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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fayetteville

Tennessee · 6,921 residents · 9.087 sq mi
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Fayetteville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,500. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,921
−1%vs 2000
vs 6,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
762 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 43.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Fayetteville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,759
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,830 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,404
−43%vs 2000
vs $18,391 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$247
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
58.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
2.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(4,963)
Black26.1%(1,826)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(3,557)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(5,064)
Black26.4%(1,830)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(27)
Diversity Score50.2%(3,473)
50
−1%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.7%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Tennessee?

Fayetteville, Tennessee has about 6,921 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Tennessee earns about $18,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, Tennessee expensive?

In Fayetteville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $44,500, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Tennessee?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, Tennessee?

About 20.4% of people in Fayetteville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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