Lafayette County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$37,237
Per Capita Income
$22,393
Poverty Rate
27.2%
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Gini Index
0.461
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K37.4%
$25K–$50K21.8%
$50K–$75K14.7%
$75K–$100K11.2%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K1.2%
$200K+1.3%
The median household income in Lafayette County, AR is $37,237 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,393. 27.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.461 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).