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Fayetteville

Alabama · 1,422 residents · 17.443 sq mi
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Fayetteville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,175. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
1,422
+3%since 2019
from 1,378 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 79 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
−20%since 2019
from 60.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9411K1K1K1K201020202024Fayetteville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,175
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,568 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,818
−11%since 2019
from $27,997 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services21.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration18.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
8.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,297)
Black5.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(191)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,349)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(93)
Diversity Score
7
−53%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+6%since 2019
from 34.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
Female
43.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Alabama?

Fayetteville, Alabama has about 1,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Alabama?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Alabama earns about $59,175 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 $115,600.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Alabama?

About 5.2% 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 20.6% of people in Fayetteville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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