Lafayette County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lafayette County, Arkansas
Lafayette County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,136
Median Age
49.0
Male Median
44.9
Female Median
50.5
Lafayette County, Arkansas Population Growth

Lafayette County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -21.0%%.
-21.0%% Growth
Lafayette County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lafayette County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.0 | 6,136 |
| 2023 | 48.5 | 6,211 |
| 2022 | 48.3 | 6,277 |
| 2021 | 47.0 | 6,373 |
| 2020 | 48.0 | 6,728 |
| 2019 | 47.0 | 6,800 |
| 2018 | 46.3 | 6,915 |
| 2017 | 45.8 | 7,051 |
| 2016 | 45.3 | 7,127 |
| 2015 | 45.0 | 7,270 |
| 2014 | 43.7 | 7,391 |
| 2013 | 43.7 | 7,501 |
| 2012 | 42.9 | 7,618 |
| 2011 | 43.0 | 7,691 |
| 2010 | 42.7 | 7,764 |
Lafayette County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.5% |
| 5–17 | 14.8% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 6.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65+ | 25.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Lafayette County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 46.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lafayette County, Arkansas
The median age in Lafayette County, Arkansas is 49.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lafayette County, Arkansas is 6,136.
In Lafayette County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lafayette County, Arkansas is aging.