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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fayette

Alabama · 4,907 residents · 8.55 sq mi
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Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,907
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Fayette
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,797
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,714 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,012
−23%vs 2000
vs $15,553 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $281 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.6% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(3,684)
Black23.3%(1,148)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(2,325)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(3,751)
Black21.9%(1,074)
Hispanic / Latino2%(99)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other1.3%(63)
Diversity Score49%(2,404)
Diversity Score
49
+4%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−20%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Alabama?

Fayette, Alabama has about 4,907 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Alabama?

The typical household in Fayette, Alabama earns about $20,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette, Alabama expensive?

In Fayette, Alabama, the median home is worth about $42,600, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Alabama?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette, Alabama?

About 18.1% of people in Fayette, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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