Categories in Lavaca, Arkansas
Car Detailing ServiceCar Repair and MaintenanceWomen's clothingBaptist ChurchChurchesReligionReligious OrganizationBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesContractorHVAC ContractorEducationEntertainment ProviderPhotographerGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsLawn Care ServiceCemeteryBarbersBeauty salonsBusiness to Business ServiceConsulting & Advisory ServicesServices for IndustryConvenience storesDepartment storesGift ShopShopping otherWholesale storeAirportFreight/commercial transportTrucking Company
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lavaca, Arkansas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 20 | — |
| Religion | 16 | — |
| Restaurants | 12 | — |
| Shopping | 10 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 10 | 31 years |
| Car repair | 7 | — |
| Real estate | 6 | — |
| Firefighting and rescue | 6 | — |
| Beauty salons | 6 | — |
| Education | 5 | — |
| Landscaping | 5 | — |
| Other construction | 5 | — |
| General contractors | 5 | — |
Lavaca, Arkansas Facts
| Area | 2.2 mi² |
| Population | 1,615 |
| Male Population | 790 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 825 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.1% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 32.6, Female: 35.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $52,363 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 479 |
| Neighborhoods | Barling, Fianna Hills, Downtown Fort Smith |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.33620, -94.17326 |
| Zip Codes | 72941 |
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Lavaca, Arkansas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,583 | 1,878 | 2,100 | 2,371 | 1,615 | 1,673 | 1,780 |
| Population Density | 720.9 / mi² | 855.2 / mi² | 956.3 / mi² | 1,079.7 / mi² | 735.4 / mi² | 761.9 / mi² | 810.6 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLavaca, Arkansas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 23.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca, Arkansas | +2% | -14% | -23.1% |
| Arkansas | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lavaca, Arkansas Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca, Arkansas | 34.2 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 32.6 yrs |
| Arkansas | 37.6 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lavaca, Arkansas Population Density
Population Density: 735 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca, Arkansas | 1,615 | 2.196 sq mi | 735 / mi² |
| Arkansas | 3 million | 53,178.5 sq mi | 57.1 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lavaca, Arkansas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lavaca, Arkansas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lavaca, Arkansas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,807 | $33,403 | $44,758 | $51,131 | $51,895 | $45,780 | $49,204 | $52,363 |
| Total GDP | $26.5M | $39M | $56.6M | $68.8M | $75.2M | $67.9M | $73.6M | $79.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lavaca, Arkansas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca, Arkansas | 28,643 tn | 17.74 tn | 13,043.5 tons/mi² |
| Arkansas | 51,735,446 tn | 17.05 tn | 972.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lavaca, Arkansas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,643 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 13,043.5 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/77 | 11:29 PM | 4.3 | 80.6 km | 10,000 m | Arkansas | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lavaca, Arkansas
Lavaca (/ləvˈɑːkə/) is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 Census the population was 2,289. The population was 1,825 at the 2000 census. La..
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