Lavaca
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas

Lavaca is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, with 2,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 423 ft (129 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central City, 3.1 miles W.
- 2,450residents (2020 Census)
- 423 ftelevation · 129 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,102 / sq mipopulation density
- 72941ZIP code
About Lavaca
Lavaca ( lə-VAH-kə) is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 Census the population was 2,450. Lavaca was incorporated in 1919.
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Living in Lavaca
- Median household income
- $80,924
- Median home value
- $162,300
- Median rent
- $923/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Lavaca had 2,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,102 per sq mi (426 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lavaca at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Sebastian County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.22 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3302° N, 94.1829° W |
| ZIP code | 72941 |
| Official website | cityoflavaca.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0538890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lavaca
- Central City3.1 mi W
- Barling5.5 mi W
- Kibler7.2 mi NW
- Charleston8.0 mi E
- Greenwood8.8 mi S
- Fort Smith10.7 mi W
- Alma11.3 mi N
- Dyer11.6 mi N
- Van Buren12.8 mi NW
- Branch12.9 mi E
- Mulberry13.7 mi NE
- Rudy14.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lavaca
What county is Lavaca in?
Lavaca is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Lavaca, AR?
2,450 people lived in Lavaca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lavaca, AR?
The ZIP code of Lavaca is 72941.
What is the elevation of Lavaca?
423 feet (129 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lavaca?
Central City (3.1 mi), Barling (5.5 mi), Kibler (7.2 mi), Charleston (8.0 mi), Greenwood (8.8 mi).
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