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Fayetteville

Alabama · 1,154 residents · 17.443 sq mi
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Fayetteville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $298,500. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 57% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,154
+2%since 2023
from 1,135 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+12%since 2023
from 51.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9411K1K1K1K201020202024Fayetteville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,255
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,342 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,889
+13%since 2023
from $42,429 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−2%since 2023
from 0.388 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $228,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−4%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,009)
Black4.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.3%(37)
Other3.1%(35)
Diversity Score25.7%(291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(913)
Black2.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.5%(64)
Other12.5%(144)
Diversity Score44.3%(512)
Diversity Score
44
+73%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 57.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
Female
50.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Alabama?

Fayetteville, Alabama has about 1,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Alabama?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Alabama earns about $100,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, Alabama expensive?

In Fayetteville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $298,500.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Alabama?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, Alabama?

About 7.3% of people in Fayetteville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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