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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayetteville

Tennessee · 6,994 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 $23,830. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,300. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,994
+1%since 1990
from 6,921 in 1990
1990 – 2025
770 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 762 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+10%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Fayetteville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,830
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,759 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,391
+77%since 1990
from $10,404 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
56.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
43.4% rent
2.7
+14%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 16.8 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, Tennessee?

Fayetteville, Tennessee has about 6,994 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Tennessee earns about $23,830 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 $64,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Tennessee?

About 12.1% 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 20.8% of people in Fayetteville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayetteville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayetteville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 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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