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Fayette

Mississippi · 2,242 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,564. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,500. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,242
+21%since 1990
from 1,853 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,906 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 1,576 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.8
+5%since 1990
from 26.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fayette
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,564
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $7,987 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,101
+77%since 1990
from $4,586 in 1990
US average: $21,522
48.2%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$242
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
56.9%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
43.1% rent
3.1
−30%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(62)
Black96.4%(1,786)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score8.7%(162)
2000
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(43)
Black96.8%(2,170)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score6.8%(152)
7
−22%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−9%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Mississippi?

Fayette, Mississippi has about 2,242 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Mississippi?

The typical household in Fayette, Mississippi earns about $13,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette, Mississippi expensive?

In Fayette, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Mississippi?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette, Mississippi?

About 48.2% of people in Fayette, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 389 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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