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CITY · 2010 ACS

Fayetteville

Alabama · 1,284 residents · 17.443 sq mi
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Fayetteville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,506. Population has grown 30% since 2011. Median home value is $94,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,284
+30%vs 2011
vs 986 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+30%vs 2011
vs 57 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−16%vs 2011
vs 49.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
9411K1K1K1K201020202024Fayetteville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,506
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,227 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,253
+25%vs 2011
vs $22,513 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.342 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $105,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−45.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.7% in 2011
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−33%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98%(966)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(20)
Diversity Score5%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,245)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(38)
Diversity Score10.9%(139)
Diversity Score
11
+119%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−24%vs 2011
vs 34.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
Female
53.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.6%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Alabama?

Fayetteville, Alabama has about 1,284 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Alabama?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Alabama earns about $60,506 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 $94,600.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Alabama?

About 19.3% 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 0.0% of people in Fayetteville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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