Lafayette County sits along Arkansas’s southern border with Louisiana, offering access to transportation, natural resources, and workforce potential. Its forests, farmland, and waterways support industries that value sustainability and connection.
Located near U.S. Highways 82 and 59, the county links quickly to regional markets and distribution networks. Access to rail, navigable waterways, and expanding broadband strengthens its role in manufacturing, processing, and logistics.
With forestry, agriculture, and energy as economic anchors, Lafayette County combines rural charm with industrial opportunity. Strong schools, skilled workers, and a collaborative spirit make it a place where land, people, and progress grow together.
Major Employers
- Lafayette County School District
- Georgia-Pacific
- Lafayette County Government
- Lewisville Nursing & Rehab
- Tyson Foods
Demographics
- White (non-Hispanic): 3,870 61.35%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 2,043 32.39%
- Native American: 29 0.46%
- Asian: 32 0.51%
- Pacific Islander: 5 0.08%
- Other / Mixed: 184 2.92%
- Hispanic or Latino: 145 2.3%
Major Highways
U.S. Highway 82
Highway 29
Highway 53
Highway 160
For More Information
Venesha Sasser
Walnut Hill Communications
120 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(501) 580-8200
vsasser@townes.net