Lepanto, AR Demographics

A map of Lepanto's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,443	1,323	71.3%	76.4%
Black	209	233	10.3%	13.5%
Hispanic	193	90	9.5%	5.2%
Multiracial	180	78	8.9%	4.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.5%

Lepanto, Arkansas has an estimated population of 2,025, a large increase from the 1,732 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.3% White, 10.3% Black, 9.5% Hispanic, 8.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lepanto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lepanto has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lepanto, that probability was 39.4% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lepanto is ranked the 148th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lepanto was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lepanto's White Population

1,443 residents of Lepanto, or 71.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lepanto is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Lepanto ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lepanto's White population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Lepanto's population has decreased from 76.4% to 71.3%.

Lepanto is less White than neighboring Rivervale (100% White), Dyess (78.2% White), Tyronza (87.7% White), Marked Tree (74.9% White), and Caraway (95% White).

Lepanto's Black Population

209 residents of Lepanto, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lepanto is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lepanto ranks 185th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lepanto's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Lepanto's population has decreased from 13.5% to 10.3%.

Lepanto is more Black than neighboring Rivervale (0% Black), Dyess (2.1% Black), Tyronza (0% Black), and Caraway (0% Black). Lepanto is less Black than neighboring Marked Tree (10.6% Black).

Lepanto's Asian Population

0 residents of Lepanto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lepanto is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lepanto ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lepanto's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Lepanto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lepanto is less Asian than neighboring Marked Tree (0.1% Asian).

Lepanto's Hispanic Population

193 residents of Lepanto, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lepanto is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Lepanto ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lepanto's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 114.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lepanto's population has increased from 5.2% to 9.5%.

Lepanto is more Hispanic than neighboring Rivervale (0% Hispanic), Tyronza (1% Hispanic), Marked Tree (6.3% Hispanic), and Caraway (0.8% Hispanic). Lepanto is less Hispanic than neighboring Dyess (16.3% Hispanic).

Lepanto's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lepanto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lepanto is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lepanto ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lepanto's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lepanto's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lepanto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marked Tree (3.6% Native American/Other), and Caraway (0.1% Native American/Other).

Lepanto's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Lepanto, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lepanto is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lepanto ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lepanto's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 130.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lepanto's population has increased from 4.5% to 8.9%.

Lepanto is more Multiracial than neighboring Rivervale (0% Multiracial), Dyess (3.5% Multiracial), Marked Tree (4.5% Multiracial), and Caraway (4% Multiracial). Lepanto is less Multiracial than neighboring Tyronza (11.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.