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Fayette

Alabama · 4,285 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 $30,313. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,285
−13%since 2000
from 4,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
501 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+7%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Fayette
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,931
+54%since 2000
from $15,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,877)
Black24.7%(1,057)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(140)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other4.9%(212)
Diversity Score61.4%(2,632)
Diversity Score
61
+30%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Alabama?

Fayette, Alabama has about 4,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Alabama?

The typical household in Fayette, Alabama earns about $30,313 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 $102,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Alabama?

About 13.2% 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 25.9% of people in Fayette, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 622 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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