Time Zone: Lafayette County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Lewisville is the Seat for Lafayette County.
Lafayette County was founded in 1827.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lafayette had a population of 7,504 people. This is a decrease of 12.33% since the last Census (which gave a population of 8,559 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lafayette represented 0.32% of the total population of Arkansas, making it the state's 73rd most populous county (out of 75 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 7,645 | -10.68% | +1.88% since 2009 |
2009 | 7,504 | -12.33% | -2.15% since 2008 |
2008 | 7,669 | -10.4% | -0.61% since 2007 |
2007 | 7,716 | -9.85% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 8,559 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lafayette County Census Page for Lafayette County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lafayette County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lafayette County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Stamps | 1,858 | 2,131 | 12.81% decrease |
Lewisville | 1,119 | 1,285 | 12.92% decrease |
Bradley | 503 | 563 | 10.66% decrease |
Buckner | 347 | 396 | 12.37% decrease |
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