Lafayette County, Arkansas
| Lafayette County, Arkansas | |
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| County of Lafayette | |
Lafayette County Courthouse, Lewisville
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 Location in the U.S. state of Arkansas |
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 Arkansas's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | October 15, 1827 |
| Named for | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Seat | Lewisville |
| Largest town | Stamps |
| Area | |
| • Total | 545 sq mi (1,412 km2) |
| • Land | 528 sq mi (1,368 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (44 km2), 3.1% |
| Population (est.) | |
| • (2015) | 6,996 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (6/km²) |
| ZIP code(s) | 71826, 71827, 71845, 71860, 71861 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website | www |
Lafayette County /lɑːfeɪɛt/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,645, making it the third-least populous county in Arkansas. The county seat is Lewisville. Lafayette County was formed on October 15, 1827 and named in honor of Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero of the American Revolutionary War. It is a dry county; therefore, the sale of alcohol is prohibited.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 545 square miles (1,410 km2), of which 528 square miles (1,370 km2) is land and 17 square miles (44 km2) (3.1%) is water. It is the smallest county in Arkansas by area.
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 8,559 people, 3,434 households, and 2,376 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 4,560 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 62.08% White, 36.49% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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