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Fayetteville

North Carolina · 208,501 residents · 148.266 sq mi
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Fayetteville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,321. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,800. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
208,501
+72%since 2000
from 121,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,406 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62K103K143K184K224K1990201020202024Fayetteville
2024211K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,321
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,287 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,659
+34%since 2000
from $19,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
53.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(56,419)
Black41.9%(50,656)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(6,862)
Asian2.2%(2,606)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(86,639)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(71,917)
Black41.8%(87,193)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(26,269)
Asian3.1%(6,487)
Other6.5%(13,578)
Diversity Score84.5%(176,084)
Diversity Score
84
+18%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, North Carolina?

Fayetteville, North Carolina has about 208,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fayetteville, North Carolina earns about $46,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, North Carolina expensive?

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $134,800, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, North Carolina?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, North Carolina?

About 19.9% of people in Fayetteville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayetteville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayetteville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132,806 residents, a change of about 175 percent over that period.

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

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