Fayetteville, AR

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Fayetteville Overview

95,022
TOTAL POPULATION
47,494
MALE POPULATION
47,528
FEMALE POPULATION
99.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,997
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,775
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,881
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,805
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
52,459
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fayetteville Zip Codes

Fayetteville Area Codes

Race in Fayetteville

The most populous races in Fayetteville are White / Caucasian (74,553 | 78.5%), Two or more Races (8,713 | 9.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (7,254 | 7.6%).
Race in Fayetteville
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,7612.9%
Black / African American5,1165.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1920.2%
Hispanic or Latino7,2547.6%
Native / Alaskan7410.8%
White / Caucasian74,55378.5%
Two or more Races8,7139.2%
Some other Race2,9463.1%
Total95,022100.0%

Ancestry in Fayetteville

The most populous ancestries reported in Fayetteville are English (13,411 | 14.1%), German (12,467 | 13.1%), Irish (11,562 | 12.2%), Mexican (4,789 | 5.0%), and American (4,246 | 4.5%), together accounting for 48.9% of all Fayetteville residents.
Ancestry in Fayetteville
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan250.0%
African5060.5%
Alaska Native120.0%
American4,2464.5%
Apache550.1%
Arab6340.7%
Argentinean780.1%
Armenian200.0%
Austrian2080.2%
Bahamian50.0%
Bangladeshi720.1%
Belgian250.0%
Bhutanese3830.4%
Blackfeet510.1%
Bolivian950.1%
Brazilian2200.2%
British1,3031.4%
Bulgarian550.1%
Burmese1190.1%
Canadian1480.2%
Central American7720.8%
Central American Indian2280.2%
Cherokee1,1271.2%
Chickasaw490.1%
Chilean520.1%
Chinese160.0%
Chippewa70.0%
Choctaw2640.3%
Colombian1390.2%
Costa Rican140.0%
Creek270.0%
Cuban1950.2%
Czech6650.7%
Czechoslovakian540.1%
Danish3890.4%
Delaware640.1%
Dominican130.0%
Dutch1,1051.2%
Dutch West Indian350.0%
Eastern European770.1%
Ecuadorian640.1%
English13,41114.1%
European3,0383.2%
Fijian1480.2%
Filipino210.0%
Finnish800.1%
French2,4362.6%
French Canadian2710.3%
German12,46713.1%
German Russian80.0%
Greek5320.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro490.1%
Guatemalan2680.3%
Honduran1430.2%
Hungarian2790.3%
Icelander140.0%
Indian (Asian)1,0801.1%
Indonesian180.0%
Iranian2300.2%
Iraqi1880.2%
Irish11,56212.2%
Iroquois330.0%
Israeli230.0%
Italian2,4142.5%
Jamaican990.1%
Japanese160.0%
Jordanian430.1%
Kenyan360.0%
Korean5030.5%
Lebanese740.1%
Lithuanian840.1%
Malaysian920.1%
Maltese150.0%
Mexican4,7895.0%
Mexican American Indian820.1%
Native Hawaiian910.1%
Navajo710.1%
Nigerian890.1%
Northern European1250.1%
Norwegian6760.7%
Osage50.0%
Pakistani700.1%
Palestinian450.1%
Panamanian1290.1%
Peruvian680.1%
Polish1,2621.3%
Portuguese1630.2%
Potawatomi400.0%
Puerto Rican2130.2%
Romanian680.1%
Russian2640.3%
Salvadoran2180.2%
Samoan210.0%
Scandinavian4600.5%
Scotch-Irish1,4221.5%
Scottish2,9083.1%
Serbian650.1%
Slavic810.1%
Slovak570.1%
South African730.1%
South American5940.6%
Spaniard2040.2%
Spanish1220.1%
Spanish American140.0%
Sri Lankan1990.2%
Subsaharan African9951.1%
Swedish6180.6%
Swiss1690.2%
Syrian550.1%
Thai3770.4%
Tongan120.0%
Turkish610.1%
Ukrainian2890.3%
Venezuelan980.1%
Vietnamese2470.3%
Welsh1,0791.1%
West Indian110.0%
Zimbabwean440.1%
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Immigrants in Fayetteville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fayetteville came from Asia (2,143 | 2.3%), Latin America (1,968 | 2.1%), Central America (1,337 | 1.4%), Mexico (949 | 1.0%), and Africa (706 | 0.7%), together accounting for 7.5% of all Fayetteville residents.
Immigrants in Fayetteville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan290.0%
Africa7060.7%
Argentina680.1%
Asia2,1432.3%
Bahamas50.0%
Bangladesh2430.3%
Belarus30.0%
Belgium160.0%
Bolivia240.0%
Brazil2720.3%
Bulgaria200.0%
Cameroon2050.2%
Canada1660.2%
Caribbean720.1%
Central America1,3371.4%
China4880.5%
Colombia440.1%
Congo100.0%
Costa Rica410.0%
Cuba160.0%
Denmark150.0%
Eastern Africa2440.3%
Eastern Asia6840.7%
Eastern Europe1390.2%
Ecuador640.1%
El Salvador480.1%
England900.1%
Europe5400.6%
France190.0%
Germany1210.1%
Greece90.0%
Guatemala1940.2%
India1510.2%
Iran1610.2%
Iraq1660.2%
Ireland130.0%
Italy130.0%
Jamaica510.1%
Japan1380.2%
Jordan1100.1%
Kenya480.1%
Korea580.1%
Laos390.0%
Latin America1,9682.1%
Malaysia350.0%
Mexico9491.0%
Middle Africa2880.3%
Moldova400.0%
Nepal490.1%
Nigeria890.1%
Northern Africa440.1%
Northern Europe1940.2%
Oceania880.1%
Pakistan10.0%
Panama1050.1%
Peru770.1%
Philippines1200.1%
Poland370.0%
Romania190.0%
Saudi Arabia450.1%
Scotland290.0%
Singapore290.0%
South Africa210.0%
South America5590.6%
South Central Asia6340.7%
South Eastern Asia3540.4%
Southern Europe510.1%
Spain290.0%
Taiwan270.0%
Thailand700.1%
Turkey610.1%
Ukraine200.0%
Vietnam610.1%
Western Africa890.1%
Western Asia4710.5%
Western Europe1560.2%
Zaire730.1%
Zimbabwe440.1%
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Sex and Age in Fayetteville

Sex and Age in Fayetteville

The most populous age groups in Fayetteville are 20 to 24 Years (8,537 | 18.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (8,988 | 18.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,638 (5.6%)2,418 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years2,657 (5.6%)2,350 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years2,458 (5.2%)1,987 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years4,216 (8.9%)4,643 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Years8,537 (18.0%)8,988 (18.9%)
25 to 29 Years5,004 (10.5%)4,401 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Years4,103 (8.6%)3,477 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years3,766 (7.9%)2,444 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years2,557 (5.4%)2,967 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years1,758 (3.7%)2,083 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years2,226 (4.7%)1,951 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years2,198 (4.6%)2,075 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,721 (3.6%)2,461 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years1,380 (2.9%)1,690 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years886 (1.9%)1,350 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years705 (1.5%)910 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years388 (0.8%)541 (1.1%)
85 Years and over296 (0.6%)792 (1.7%)
Total47,494 (100.0%)47,528 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fayetteville

Median Family Size in Fayetteville

The median family size in Fayetteville is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (13,728 | 72.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,036 | 10.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.41 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fayetteville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,728 (72.4%)2.97
Single Male/Father2,036 (10.7%)2.41
Single Female/Mother3,199 (16.9%)2.73
Total Families18,963 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Fayetteville

The median household size in Fayetteville is 2.21 persons per household, with married-couple households (13,728 | 34.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.97 persons per household. non-family households (20,800 | 52.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.54 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fayetteville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,728 (34.5%)2.97
Single Male/Father2,036 (5.1%)2.66
Single Female/Mother3,199 (8.1%)2.97
Non-family20,800 (52.3%)1.54
Total Households39,763 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fayetteville

Out of a total of 39,763 households in Fayetteville, 18,963 (47.7%) are family households, while 20,800 (52.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,085, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 13,874.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fayetteville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-13,874 (34.9%)
2-Person Households9,085 (22.9%)4,718 (11.9%)
3-Person Households5,163 (13.0%)1,371 (3.5%)
4-Person Households3,085 (7.8%)808 (2.0%)
5-Person Households1,430 (3.6%)16 (0.0%)
6-Person Households121 (0.3%)13 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households79 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,963 (47.7%)20,800 (52.3%)

Female Fertility in Fayetteville

Fertility by Age in Fayetteville

Average fertility rate in Fayetteville is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years82 (6.7%)18.0
20 to 34 years1,028 (83.9%)61.0
35 to 50 years116 (9.5%)15.0
Total1,226 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fayetteville

71.4% of women with births (1,226) in Fayetteville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 34.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fayetteville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years54 (65.8%)28 (34.2%)
20 to 34 years705 (68.6%)323 (31.4%)
35 to 50 years116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total875 (71.4%)351 (28.6%)

Fertility by Education in Fayetteville

Average fertility rate in Fayetteville is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fayetteville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School44 (3.6%)22.0
High School Diploma309 (25.2%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree420 (34.3%)32.0
Bachelor's Degree314 (25.6%)50.0
Graduate Degree139 (11.3%)42.0
Total1,226 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fayetteville

28.6% of women with births in Fayetteville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 70.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fayetteville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School16 (36.4%)28 (63.6%)
High School Diploma92 (29.8%)217 (70.2%)
College or Associate's Degree314 (74.8%)106 (25.2%)
Bachelor's Degree314 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total875 (71.4%)351 (28.6%)

Income in Fayetteville

Income Overview in Fayetteville

Per Capita Income in Fayetteville is $35,997, while median incomes of families and households are $85,775 and $56,881 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income95,022$35,997
Median Family Income18,963$85,775
Mean Family Income18,963$116,384
Median Household Income39,763$56,881
Mean Household Income39,763$84,823
Income Deficit18,963$10,805
Wage / Income Gap (%)95,02225.52%
Wage / Income Gap ($)95,02274.48¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index95,0220.50

Earnings by Sex in Fayetteville

Average Earnings in Fayetteville are $33,910, $39,371 for men and $29,325 for women, a difference of 25.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Fayetteville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male29,436 (52.2%)$39,371
Female26,927 (47.8%)$29,325
Total56,363 (100.0%)$33,910

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fayetteville

The most common earnings brackets in Fayetteville are $100,000+ for men (4,678 | 15.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (2,144 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fayetteville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less927 (3.2%)2,031 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,452 (4.9%)1,274 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,313 (4.5%)1,573 (5.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,129 (3.8%)1,007 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499807 (2.7%)1,148 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,156 (3.9%)1,374 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499666 (2.3%)822 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,046 (3.5%)703 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,011 (3.4%)899 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,324 (4.5%)1,066 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,350 (4.6%)1,791 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,510 (5.1%)1,561 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,202 (4.1%)1,069 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999984 (3.3%)1,159 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,139 (3.9%)1,392 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,530 (5.2%)915 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,920 (6.5%)2,144 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,839 (6.2%)1,249 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,453 (8.3%)1,973 (7.3%)
$100,000+4,678 (15.9%)1,777 (6.6%)
Total29,436 (100.0%)26,927 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fayetteville

Average earnings in Fayetteville are $54,625 for men and $41,987 for women, a difference of 23.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,701. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,113, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,764.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fayetteville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,701$19,764
High School Diploma$37,299$30,986
College or Associate's Degree$47,527$35,982
Bachelor's Degree$58,156$47,686
Graduate Degree$85,000$61,113
Total$54,625$41,987

Family Income in Fayetteville

Family Income Brackets in Fayetteville

According to the Fayetteville family income data, there are 3,300 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 550 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fayetteville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0008344.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995502.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1005.8%
$25,000 to $34,9999865.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992,01010.6%
$50,000 to $74,9992,82514.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992,48413.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993,30017.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,99110.5%
$200,000+2,90115.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fayetteville

5-person families (1,294 | 6.8%) account for the highest median family income in Fayetteville with $107,150 per family, while 2-person families (9,676 | 51.0%) have the highest median income of $39,092 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fayetteville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,676 (51.0%)$78,184
3-Person Families5,156 (27.2%)$86,399
4-Person Families2,637 (13.9%)$103,229
5-Person Families1,294 (6.8%)$107,150
6-Person Families160 (0.8%)$0
7+ Person Families40 (0.2%)$0
Total18,963 (100.0%)$85,775

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fayetteville

The median family income in Fayetteville is $85,775, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,193) having the highest median family income of $141,442, while families with 1 earner (6,553) have the lowest median family income of $50,949, accounting for 6.3% and 34.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fayetteville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,968 (10.4%)$54,286
1 Earner6,553 (34.6%)$50,949
2 Earners9,249 (48.8%)$115,110
3+ Earners1,193 (6.3%)$141,442
Total18,963 (100.0%)$85,775

Household Income in Fayetteville

Household Income Brackets in Fayetteville

With 6,124 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fayetteville, accounting for 15.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1,789 households (4.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fayetteville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,4208.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7894.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994,25510.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,5398.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994,85112.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996,12415.4%
$75,000 to $99,9994,49311.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995,05012.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,7046.8%
$200,000+3,5398.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fayetteville

The median household income in Fayetteville is $56,881, with the highest median household income of $80,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,690 households (26.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,941, with 7,370 households (18.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fayetteville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,370 (18.5%)$29,941
25 to 44 Years16,043 (40.4%)$65,026
45 to 64 Years10,690 (26.9%)$80,000
65+ Years5,660 (14.2%)$56,466
Total39,763 (100.0%)$56,881

Poverty in Fayetteville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayetteville

With 19.3% poverty level for males and 23.2% for females among the residents of Fayetteville, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,045 males (45.0%) and 5,042 females (55.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years619 (23.6%)845 (35.2%)
5 Years151 (43.5%)137 (27.0%)
6 to 11 Years668 (19.4%)426 (14.9%)
12 to 14 Years75 (6.1%)188 (19.7%)
15 Years17 (4.8%)39 (12.6%)
16 and 17 Years41 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years4,045 (45.0%)5,042 (55.3%)
25 to 34 Years892 (10.0%)1,314 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years810 (13.1%)583 (10.9%)
45 to 54 Years550 (14.1%)595 (14.8%)
55 to 64 Years479 (12.4%)510 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years175 (7.9%)236 (7.9%)
75 Years and over5 (0.4%)161 (8.0%)
Total8,527 (19.3%)10,076 (23.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayetteville

According to the poverty statistics in Fayetteville, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,001 (76.4%)1,557 (64.8%)
5 Years196 (56.5%)371 (73.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,778 (80.6%)2,425 (85.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,154 (93.9%)767 (80.3%)
15 Years337 (95.2%)270 (87.4%)
16 and 17 Years749 (94.8%)613 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years4,936 (55.0%)4,079 (44.7%)
25 to 34 Years8,058 (90.0%)6,436 (83.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,381 (86.9%)4,782 (89.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,349 (85.9%)3,437 (85.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,382 (87.6%)3,994 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,046 (92.1%)2,766 (92.1%)
75 Years and over1,311 (99.6%)1,850 (92.0%)
Total35,678 (80.7%)33,347 (76.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fayetteville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fayetteville show that 5.8% or 789 of the total 13,728 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 54.5%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 253 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fayetteville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,138 (96.6%)253 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children4,844 (92.6%)384 (7.3%)
3 or 4 Children942 (87.5%)134 (12.4%)
5 or more Children15 (45.5%)18 (54.5%)
Total12,939 (94.3%)789 (5.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fayetteville

According to the poverty data in Fayetteville, 24.3% or 494 single-father households and 29.0% or 929 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fayetteville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children68 (8.6%)227 (19.8%)
1 or 2 Children364 (30.7%)652 (34.2%)
3 or 4 Children54 (100.0%)19 (16.2%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total494 (24.3%)929 (29.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fayetteville

The poverty data for Fayetteville shows that 789 of the married-couple family households (5.8%) and 1,423 of the single-parent households (27.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (54.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fayetteville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children253 (3.4%)295 (15.2%)
1 or 2 Children384 (7.3%)1,016 (32.9%)
3 or 4 Children134 (12.4%)73 (42.7%)
5 or more Children18 (54.5%)39 (100.0%)
Total789 (5.8%)1,423 (27.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Fayetteville

Employment by Class of Employer in Fayetteville

Among the 49,098 employed individuals in Fayetteville, private company employees (32,284 | 65.7%), not-for-profit organizations (4,716 | 9.6%), and state government employees (4,403 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fayetteville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees32,28465.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,4533.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,5965.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,7169.6%
Local Government Employees2,4234.9%
State Government Employees4,4039.0%
Federal Government Employees1,1522.4%
Unpaid Family Workers710.1%
Total49,098100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fayetteville

According to the labor force statistics for Fayetteville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (79,846), 65.7% or 52,459 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 2,780 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.0% or 8,276 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.1% or 665 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,760 (33.7%)665 (24.1%)
20 to 24 Years10,690 (61.0%)780 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years8,276 (88.0%)505 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years6,382 (84.2%)198 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,302 (87.8%)268 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years6,342 (79.1%)216 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years3,256 (76.2%)62 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years2,488 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,549 (29.2%)60 (3.9%)
75 Years and over378 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total52,459 (65.7%)2,780 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fayetteville

According to labor force statistics for Fayetteville, 82.0% of individuals (37,057) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (45,192) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 1,260 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 20,427 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.8% or 509 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fayetteville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,152 (55.8%)52 (2.5%)
High School Diploma6,528 (74.9%)680 (7.8%)
College / Associate Degree8,940 (80.2%)379 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,427 (87.8%)465 (2.0%)
Total37,057 (82.0%)1,537 (3.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fayetteville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fayetteville are Community & Social Service (8,818 | 17.8%), Management (5,305 | 10.7%), Education Instruction & Library (5,194 | 10.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,184 | 8.4%), and Business & Financial (3,911 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fayetteville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fayetteville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (79.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (70.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (73.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fayetteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,250 (61.3%)2,055 (38.7%)
Business & Financial2,194 (56.1%)1,717 (43.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,664 (73.6%)954 (26.4%)
Computers & Mathematics1,353 (79.2%)356 (20.8%)
Architecture & Engineering760 (67.6%)365 (32.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science551 (70.3%)233 (29.7%)
Community & Social Service 3,610 (40.9%)5,208 (59.1%)
Education, Arts & Media366 (27.0%)989 (73.0%)
Legal Services & Support289 (52.0%)267 (48.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,053 (39.5%)3,141 (60.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment902 (52.7%)811 (47.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,014 (24.2%)3,170 (75.8%)
Health Technologists625 (20.1%)2,487 (79.9%)
Total (Category)12,732 (49.3%)13,104 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)25,917 (52.2%)23,707 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fayetteville are Food Preparation & Serving (4,150 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (1,135 | 2.3%), Personal Care & Service (1,096 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (919 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (475 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Fayetteville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fayetteville, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.8%), Security & Protection (63.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (62.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.6%), Personal Care & Service (85.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (51.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fayetteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support107 (9.4%)1,028 (90.6%)
Security & Protection301 (63.4%)174 (36.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention132 (48.7%)139 (51.3%)
Law Enforcement169 (82.8%)35 (17.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,259 (54.4%)1,891 (45.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance578 (62.9%)341 (37.1%)
Personal Care & Service157 (14.3%)939 (85.7%)
Total (Category)3,402 (43.8%)4,373 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)25,917 (52.2%)23,707 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fayetteville are Sales & Related (4,925 | 9.9%), and Office & Administration (4,880 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fayetteville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fayetteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,823 (57.3%)2,102 (42.7%)
Office & Administration1,683 (34.5%)3,197 (65.5%)
Total (Category)4,506 (46.0%)5,299 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)25,917 (52.2%)23,707 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fayetteville are Construction & Extraction (1,363 | 2.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (684 | 1.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (55 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fayetteville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fayetteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry24 (43.6%)31 (56.4%)
Construction & Extraction1,349 (99.0%)14 (1.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair684 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2,057 (97.9%)45 (2.1%)
Total (Overall)25,917 (52.2%)23,707 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fayetteville are Material Moving (1,695 | 3.4%), Production (1,559 | 3.1%), and Transportation (852 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fayetteville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fayetteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,139 (73.1%)420 (26.9%)
Transportation744 (87.3%)108 (12.7%)
Material Moving1,337 (78.9%)358 (21.1%)
Total (Category)3,220 (78.4%)886 (21.6%)
Total (Overall)25,917 (52.2%)23,707 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fayetteville

Employment Industries in Fayetteville

The major employment industries in Fayetteville include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,643 | 15.4%), Educational Services (7,615 | 15.3%), Retail Trade (6,552 | 13.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (5,255 | 10.6%), and Professional & Scientific (4,294 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Fayetteville

Employment Industries by Sex in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (94.9%), and Utilities (73.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.1%), Enterprise Management (66.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (56.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fayetteville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting88 (43.1%)116 (56.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,003 (94.9%)108 (5.1%)
Manufacturing2,358 (71.3%)950 (28.7%)
Wholesale Trade850 (60.7%)551 (39.3%)
Retail Trade3,815 (58.2%)2,737 (41.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,711 (72.7%)643 (27.3%)
Utilities141 (73.8%)50 (26.2%)
Information223 (45.2%)270 (54.8%)
Finance & Insurance778 (59.3%)535 (40.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing839 (66.4%)424 (33.6%)
Professional & Scientific2,501 (58.2%)1,793 (41.8%)
Enterprise Management69 (34.0%)134 (66.0%)
Administrative & Support671 (62.6%)401 (37.4%)
Educational Services3,323 (43.6%)4,292 (56.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,598 (20.9%)6,045 (79.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation550 (57.1%)414 (42.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,723 (51.8%)2,532 (48.2%)
Public Administration699 (58.5%)495 (41.5%)
Total25,917 (52.2%)23,707 (47.8%)

Education in Fayetteville

School Enrollment in Fayetteville

The most common levels of schooling among the 34,079 students in Fayetteville are college / undergraduate (18,022 | 52.9%), elementary school (4,077 | 12.0%), and graduate / professional (3,300 | 9.7%).
School Enrollment in Fayetteville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,6074.7%
Kindergarten8942.6%
Elementary School4,07712.0%
Middle School3,2889.7%
High School2,8918.5%
College / Undergraduate18,02252.9%
Graduate / Professional3,3009.7%
Total34,079100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fayetteville

Out of a total of 34,079 students who are enrolled in schools in Fayetteville, 2,897 (8.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 31,182 (91.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 684 (53.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,077 (99.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fayetteville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds588 (46.2%)684 (53.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,028 (84.8%)722 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,911 (90.5%)411 (9.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,743 (89.2%)212 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,077 (99.2%)52 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,323 (98.8%)138 (1.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,880 (87.9%)395 (12.1%)
35 Years and over644 (70.4%)271 (29.6%)
Total31,182 (91.5%)2,897 (8.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fayetteville

Business (5,105 | 17.0%), education (3,552 | 11.8%), social sciences (2,545 | 8.5%), science & technology (2,452 | 8.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (2,205 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 30,013 individuals in Fayetteville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fayetteville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9873.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,2057.3%
Physical & Health Sciences8572.9%
Psychology1,3604.5%
Social Sciences2,5458.5%
Engineering2,1917.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies2190.7%
Science & Technology2,4528.2%
Business5,10517.0%
Education3,55211.8%
Literature & Languages2,0836.9%
Liberal Arts & History1,5945.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,5585.2%
Communications1,3724.6%
Arts & Humanities1,9336.4%
Total30,013100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fayetteville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fayetteville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fayetteville are males with 2 vehicles (11,959, accounting for 48.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,372, making up 51.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fayetteville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle659 (2.6%)620 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle6,371 (25.6%)6,424 (27.9%)
2 Vehicles11,959 (48.1%)11,372 (49.4%)
3 Vehicles4,249 (17.1%)3,224 (14.0%)
4 Vehicles926 (3.7%)1,144 (5.0%)
5 or more Vehicles720 (2.9%)248 (1.1%)
Total24,884 (100.0%)23,032 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fayetteville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fayetteville are 10 to 14 minutes (10,433 commuters, 24.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (9,619 commuters, 22.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (5,211 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Fayetteville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,1275.0%
5 to 9 Minutes5,21112.2%
10 to 14 Minutes10,43324.4%
15 to 19 Minutes9,61922.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5,04511.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2,3865.6%
30 to 34 Minutes4,1129.6%
35 to 39 Minutes8632.0%
40 to 44 Minutes7191.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,2302.9%
60 to 89 Minutes8061.9%
90 or more Minutes2780.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Fayetteville

The most common commute times in Fayetteville are 10 to 14 minutes (4,963 commuters, 22.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (5,470 commuters, 26.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fayetteville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes655 (2.9%)1,472 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,899 (13.0%)2,312 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,963 (22.2%)5,470 (26.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,869 (21.7%)4,750 (23.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,619 (11.7%)2,426 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,477 (6.6%)909 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,418 (10.8%)1,694 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes497 (2.2%)366 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes503 (2.2%)216 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes855 (3.8%)375 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes407 (1.8%)399 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes231 (1.0%)47 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fayetteville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fayetteville are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,339, 14.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,873, 19.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fayetteville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM834 (3.7%)456 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM262 (1.2%)269 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM707 (3.2%)618 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,695 (7.6%)1,414 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,016 (9.0%)1,488 (7.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,293 (14.7%)3,139 (15.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,339 (14.9%)3,873 (19.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,411 (10.8%)2,320 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,354 (6.0%)1,307 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,553 (6.9%)1,200 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM681 (3.0%)793 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM661 (2.9%)450 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,165 (9.7%)1,606 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,422 (6.4%)1,503 (7.3%)
Total22,393 (100.0%)20,436 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fayetteville

Occupancy by Ownership in Fayetteville

Of the total 39,763 dwellings in Fayetteville, owner-occupied units account for 15,984 (40.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 23,779 (59.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fayetteville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,98440.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23,77959.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units39,763100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fayetteville

Occupancy by Household Size in Fayetteville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13,87434.9%
2-Person Household13,80334.7%
3-Person Household6,53416.4%
4+ Person Household5,55214.0%
Total Housing Units39,763100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fayetteville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fayetteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,819 (27.5%)10,055 (72.5%)
2-Person Household6,226 (45.1%)7,577 (54.9%)
3-Person Household3,056 (46.8%)3,478 (53.2%)
4+ Person Household2,883 (51.9%)2,669 (48.1%)
Total Housing Units15,984 (40.2%)23,779 (59.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fayetteville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fayetteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School443 (26.8%)1,209 (73.2%)
High School Diploma1,955 (26.7%)5,361 (73.3%)
College/Associate Degree3,233 (26.5%)8,981 (73.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher10,353 (55.7%)8,228 (44.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fayetteville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fayetteville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years16,46841.4%
35 to 44 Years6,94517.5%
45 to 54 Years5,22513.1%
55 to 64 Years5,46513.7%
65 to 74 Years3,3748.5%
75 to 84 Years1,6594.2%
85 Years and Over6271.6%
Total39,763100.0%

Housing Finances in Fayetteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Fayetteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Fayetteville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,984 (40.2%)$106,669
Renter-Occupied23,779 (59.8%)$37,229
Average39,763 (100.0%)$56,881

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fayetteville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fayetteville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000155 (1.0%)2,127 (8.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999114 (0.7%)1,033 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999240 (1.5%)1,559 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999296 (1.8%)1,605 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999398 (2.5%)1,953 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999479 (3.0%)3,057 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,295 (8.1%)3,567 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,131 (13.3%)3,979 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,369 (14.8%)2,120 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,284 (20.5%)1,763 (7.4%)
$150,000 or more5,223 (32.7%)1,016 (4.3%)
Total15,984 (100.0%)23,779 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fayetteville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fayetteville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300722 (4.5%)302 (1.3%)
$300 to $4991,738 (10.9%)757 (3.2%)
$500 to $7992,024 (12.7%)6,525 (27.4%)
$800 to $9991,226 (7.7%)5,360 (22.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,401 (21.3%)6,720 (28.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,836 (17.7%)2,326 (9.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,874 (11.7%)683 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,180 (7.4%)270 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more983 (6.1%)212 (0.9%)
Total15,984 (100.0%)23,779 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fayetteville

Housing Structures in Fayetteville

Housing Structures in Fayetteville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20,91452.6%
Single Unit, Attached1,8344.6%
2 Unit Apartments1,5884.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,6584.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,5598.9%
10 or more Apartments9,52824.0%
Mobile Home / Other6821.7%
Total39,763100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fayetteville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fayetteville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached15,146 (72.4%)5,768 (27.6%)
Single Unit, Attached299 (16.3%)1,535 (83.7%)
2 Unit Apartments120 (7.6%)1,468 (92.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments39 (2.4%)1,619 (97.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments32 (0.9%)3,527 (99.1%)
10 or more Apartments27 (0.3%)9,501 (99.7%)
Mobile Home / Other321 (47.1%)361 (52.9%)
Total15,984 (40.2%)23,779 (59.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fayetteville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fayetteville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room69 (0.4%)1,442 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms426 (2.7%)7,177 (30.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,791 (23.7%)10,827 (45.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,803 (42.6%)3,576 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms4,895 (30.6%)757 (3.2%)
Total15,984 (100.0%)23,779 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fayetteville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fayetteville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11,787 (73.7%)7,080 (29.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas181 (1.1%)438 (1.8%)
Electricity3,907 (24.4%)15,924 (67.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)81 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels109 (0.7%)89 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)167 (0.7%)
Total15,984 (100.0%)23,779 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fayetteville

Household Vehicle Usage in Fayetteville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle95 (0.6%)2,334 (9.8%)
1 Vehicle3,994 (25.0%)11,615 (48.8%)
2 Vehicles8,649 (54.1%)7,233 (30.4%)
3 or more Vehicles3,246 (20.3%)2,597 (10.9%)
Total15,984 (100.0%)23,779 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fayetteville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fayetteville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,79911,185
Median Property Value$268,500$300,000
Median Household Income$72,931$4,460
Monthly Housing Costs$502$970
Real Estate Taxes$1,751$132

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fayetteville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fayetteville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000311 (6.5%)107 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999292 (6.1%)140 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,230 (46.5%)5,344 (47.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,435 (29.9%)4,701 (42.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999434 (9.0%)639 (5.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99940 (0.8%)118 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more57 (1.2%)136 (1.2%)
Total4,799 (100.0%)11,185 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fayetteville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fayetteville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000195 (4.1%)128 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999635 (13.2%)74 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999341 (7.1%)299 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999530 (11.0%)138 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999773 (16.1%)765 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999824 (17.2%)1,358 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999738 (15.4%)1,545 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more763 (15.9%)2,546 (22.8%)
Total4,799 (100.0%)11,185 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fayetteville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fayetteville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,179 (24.6%)125,736 (1,124.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,081 (22.5%)4,685 (41.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x476 (9.9%)2,826 (25.3%)
4.0x or more1,992 (41.5%)1,414 (12.6%)
Total4,799 (100.0%)11,185 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fayetteville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fayetteville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800617 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,093 (22.8%)1,408 (12.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,700 (56.3%)2,933 (26.2%)
Total4,799 (100.0%)11,185 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fayetteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayetteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,786 (97.9%)125 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years12,335 (92.7%)966 (7.3%)
19 to 25 Years20,854 (90.3%)2,243 (9.7%)
26 to 34 Years13,516 (89.2%)1,628 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years10,284 (89.0%)1,272 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years7,126 (89.8%)805 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years7,928 (94.8%)437 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older3,327 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total86,379 (92.0%)7,476 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fayetteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fayetteville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,786 (97.9%)125 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen12,335 (92.7%)966 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen20,854 (90.3%)2,243 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fayetteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fayetteville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00014,970 (89.3%)1,793 (10.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99914,581 (85.4%)2,489 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,715 (89.3%)1,399 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,737 (89.7%)1,122 (10.3%)
$100,000 and over29,192 (97.8%)665 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayetteville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,710 (45.9%)3,327 (56.3%)
6 to 18 Years3,982 (29.9%)8,769 (65.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,598 (6.9%)19,644 (85.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,667 (17.6%)11,527 (76.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,810 (15.7%)8,765 (75.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,543 (19.5%)6,025 (76.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,089 (25.0%)6,403 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,999 (95.7%)3,240 (62.0%)
75 Years and over3,182 (95.6%)2,479 (74.5%)
Total24,580 (26.2%)70,179 (74.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fayetteville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fayetteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)57 (2.4%)
5 to 17 Years470 (7.5%)366 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,377 (6.7%)1,179 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,834 (13.2%)1,992 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years568 (25.6%)450 (15.0%)
75 Years and over482 (36.6%)873 (43.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fayetteville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fayetteville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years181 (0.9%)92 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years320 (2.3%)310 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years272 (12.2%)72 (2.4%)
75 Years and over284 (21.6%)408 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fayetteville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)57 (2.4%)
5 to 17 Years27 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years139 (0.7%)163 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years331 (2.4%)516 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years50 (2.2%)12 (0.4%)
75 Years and over141 (10.7%)161 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fayetteville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years409 (6.5%)311 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,142 (5.6%)771 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years634 (4.5%)1,001 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years89 (4.0%)199 (6.6%)
75 Years and over115 (8.7%)178 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fayetteville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years99 (1.6%)24 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years187 (0.9%)204 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years976 (7.0%)1,249 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years299 (13.5%)285 (9.5%)
75 Years and over247 (18.8%)573 (28.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fayetteville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years157 (2.5%)44 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years87 (0.4%)166 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years157 (1.1%)204 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years38 (1.7%)23 (0.8%)
75 Years and over52 (4.0%)249 (12.4%)

Technology Access in Fayetteville

Computing Device Access in Fayetteville

Computing Device Access in Fayetteville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32,73782.3%
Smartphone37,67494.8%
Tablet25,93165.2%
No Computing Device1,0602.7%
Total39,763100.0%

Internet Access in Fayetteville

Internet Access in Fayetteville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home29,68174.6%
Cellular Data Only4,48811.3%
Satellite Internet1,5423.9%
No Internet4,21110.6%
Total39,763100.0%

Fayetteville Summary

Fayetteville, Arkansas is a city located in the northwest corner of the state, in Washington County. It is the third-largest city in the state, with a population of over 80,000 people. Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas, the state’s flagship university, and is a major cultural and economic hub for the region.

History

Fayetteville was founded in 1828 by William Walker, a settler from Tennessee. The city was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military leader who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The city was incorporated in 1836 and quickly grew as a center of commerce and industry. The city was a major stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, and the first telegraph line in Arkansas was established in Fayetteville in 1851.
During the Civil War, Fayetteville was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Fayetteville in 1863. After the war, the city experienced a period of growth and prosperity, with the establishment of the University of Arkansas in 1871. The city continued to grow throughout the 20th century, and today is a major center of education, culture, and industry in the region.

Geography

Fayetteville is located in the Ozark Mountains region of Arkansas, in the northwest corner of the state. The city is situated in the Boston Mountains, a subrange of the Ozarks, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 71, and is about an hour’s drive from the state capital of Little Rock.
The city has a total area of 64.3 square miles, of which 62.2 square miles is land and 2.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 1,200 feet above sea level. The climate in Fayetteville is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Fayetteville is a major economic center in the region, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education, and tourism. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of Arkansas, Tyson Foods, Walmart, and J.B. Hunt. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several museums, galleries, and performing arts venues.
The city’s economy is also supported by a strong tourism industry, with visitors drawn to the city’s natural beauty, historic sites, and cultural attractions. The city is also home to several major events, including the Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally, the Fayetteville Roots Festival, and the Fayetteville Film Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Fayetteville had a population of 76,899 people. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 4.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median household income in Fayetteville was $41,837, and the median family income was $50,902. The per capita income for the city was $22,845. About 17.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Fayetteville is a diverse and vibrant city, with a rich history and a strong economy. The city is home to a major university, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a variety of attractions that draw visitors from around the region. Fayetteville is a great place to live, work, and play, and is sure to continue to grow and thrive in the years to come.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fayetteville?
Total Population of Fayetteville is 95,022.
What is the Total Male Population of Fayetteville?
Total Male Population of Fayetteville is 47,494.
What is the Total Female Population of Fayetteville?
Total Female Population of Fayetteville is 47,528.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fayetteville?
There are 99.93 Males per 100 Females in Fayetteville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fayetteville?
There are 100.07 Females per 100 Males in Fayetteville.
What is the Median Population Age in Fayetteville?
Median Population Age in Fayetteville is 28.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fayetteville
Average Family Size in Fayetteville is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fayetteville
Average Household Size in Fayetteville is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fayetteville?
Per Capita income in Fayetteville is $35,997.
What is the Median Family Income in Fayetteville?
Median Family Income in Fayetteville is $85,775.
What is the Median Household income in Fayetteville?
Median Household Income in Fayetteville is $56,881.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fayetteville?
Income or Wage Gap in Fayetteville is 25.5%.
Women in Fayetteville earn 74.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fayetteville?
Family Income Deficit in Fayetteville is $10,805.
Families that are below poverty line in Fayetteville earn $10,805 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fayetteville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fayetteville is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fayetteville?
There are 52,459 People in the Labor Forcein in Fayetteville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fayetteville?
65.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Fayetteville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fayetteville?
Unemployment Rate in Fayetteville is 5.3%.