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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayetteville

New York · 4,190 residents · 1.735 sq mi
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Fayetteville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,598. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $106,700. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,190
−1%since 1990
from 4,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,415 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,448 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+7%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fayetteville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,598
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,989 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,284
+30%since 1990
from $23,240 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$106,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $439 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
25.7% rent
2.1
−7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,160)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian1.1%(47)
Diversity Score5.9%(250)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,985)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(48)
Asian2.4%(101)
Diversity Score10%(420)
10
+71%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.1%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−43%since 1990
from 20.5 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 Fayetteville, New York?

Fayetteville, New York has about 4,190 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, New York?

The typical household in Fayetteville, New York earns about $50,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, New York expensive?

In Fayetteville, New York, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, New York?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, New York?

About 2.2% of people in Fayetteville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayetteville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayetteville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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