Lafayette County, Arkansas

county in Arkansas, United States

Lafayette County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,308,[1] The county seat is Lewisville.[2] It was founded on October 15, 1827.

Lafayette County
Lafayette County Courthouse, Lewisville
Lafayette County Courthouse, Lewisville
Map of Arkansas highlighting Lafayette County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°15′51″N 93°35′34″W / 33.264166666667°N 93.592777777778°W / 33.264166666667; -93.592777777778
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 15, 1827
Named forMarquis de Lafayette
SeatLewisville
Largest townStamps
Area
 • Total545 sq mi (1,410 km2)
 • Land528 sq mi (1,370 km2)
 • Water17 sq mi (40 km2)  3.1%
Population
 • Total6,308
 • Density12/sq mi (4.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
71826, 71827, 71845, 71860, 71861
Area code870
Websitewww.lafayettecounty.arkansas.gov

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Lafayette County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.