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CITY · 2010 ACS

Fayetteville

West Virginia · 2,892 residents · 5.774 sq mi
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Fayetteville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $91,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
2,892
+5%since 2000
from 2,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
501 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+3%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fayetteville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,667
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,027
+12%since 2000
from $18,710 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,599)
Black4.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(345)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,731)
Black2.9%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(46)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score14.4%(418)
Diversity Score
14
+15%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% 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
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, West Virginia?

Fayetteville, West Virginia has about 2,892 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, West Virginia?

The typical household in Fayetteville, West Virginia earns about $42,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, West Virginia expensive?

In Fayetteville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, West Virginia?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, West Virginia?

About 13.9% of people in Fayetteville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayetteville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayetteville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 710 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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