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Fayetteville

West Virginia · 2,887 residents · 5.774 sq mi
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Fayetteville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,800. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,887
+5%since 2000
from 2,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
−1%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fayetteville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,043 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,868
+49%since 2000
from $18,710 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,646)
Black1.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(80)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score12.4%(359)
Diversity Score
12
−1%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, West Virginia?

Fayetteville, West Virginia has about 2,887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayetteville, West Virginia earns about $52,083 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 $151,800, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, West Virginia?

About 33.3% 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 29.6% 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 705 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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