CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Fayetteville

Texas · 246 residents · 0.502 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Fayetteville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200. With a median age of 61.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−6%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.9
+34%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1802523233944661990201020202024Fayetteville
2024335
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,131
+131%since 2000
from $13,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fayetteville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(248)
Black3.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(221)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score16.4%(40)
Diversity Score
16
+36%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Fayetteville

Fargo
Pop 263
Westville
Pop 274
Ardentown
Pop 257
Pine Level
Pop 248
Places similar to Fayetteville
Head to head

Compare Fayetteville to nearby cities

FAYETTEVILLE VS
Brenham
Income$65,112+27%
Home value$241,100+48%
Population19,957+7757%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAYETTEVILLE VS
Bastrop
Income$81,551+59%
Home value$339,600+108%
Population13,383+5169%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAYETTEVILLE VS
Camp Swift
Income$63,944+25%
Home value$208,500+28%
Population8,239+3144%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAYETTEVILLE VS
Prairie View
Income$21,060−59%
Home value$167,600+3%
Population8,969+3431%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Texas?

Fayetteville, Texas has about 246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Texas?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Texas earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, Texas expensive?

In Fayetteville, Texas, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Texas?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, Texas?

About 3.9% of people in Fayetteville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayetteville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayetteville, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Fayetteville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →