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Fayetteville

Pennsylvania · 3,128 residents · 3.264 sq mi
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Fayetteville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,236. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,128
+13%since 2000
from 2,774 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
958 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fayetteville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,236
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,652
+36%since 2000
from $19,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,633)
Black2.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(224)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,807)
Black3.7%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(116)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(606)
Diversity Score
19
+141%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania?

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania has about 3,128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania earns about $45,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $136,800, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of people in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayetteville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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