Fayetteville is a city located in Washington County Arkansas. Fayetteville has a 2024 population of 103,979. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Fayetteville is currently growing at a rate of 2.26% annually and its population has increased by 9.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94,783 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayetteville is $84,823 with a poverty rate of 21.23%. The median age in Fayetteville is 28.5 years: 28.3 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayetteville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74,553 | 78.46% |
| Two or more races | 8,713 | 9.17% |
| Black or African American | 5,116 | 5.38% |
| Other race | 2,946 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 2,761 | 2.91% |
| Native American | 741 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 192 | 0.2% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39,763 | 2.21 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Non Family | 20,800 | 1.54 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Married | 13,728 | 2.97 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 3,199 | 2.97 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Male | 2,036 | 2.66 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
40.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,256 | 2.32% |
| Associates Degree | 3,500 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,923 | 27.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,520 | 23.13% |
| High School Graduate | 10,965 | 20.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,353 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 9,613 | 17.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,439 | 41,913 | 23,094 |
| 2+ Races | 4,223 | 3,966 | 1,829 |
| Hispanic | 3,115 | 2,458 | 1,061 |
| Black | 2,388 | 2,147 | 651 |
| Asian | 1,477 | 1,430 | 1,013 |
| Other Race | 1,329 | 949 | 468 |
| Native American | 304 | 261 | 71 |
| Islander | 116 | 49 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,359 | $58,156 | $47,686 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,159 | $85,000 | $61,113 |
| High School Graduate | $34,235 | $37,299 | $30,986 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,380 | $24,701 | $19,764 |
| Overall | $48,585 | $54,625 | $41,987 |
| Some College | $40,346 | $47,527 | $35,982 |
$48,585
Average Earnings
$54,625
Average Male
$41,987
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92% of Fayetteville residents speak only English, while 8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67,020 | 13,231 | 19.74% |
| Multiple | 8,262 | 2,021 | 24.46% |
| Hispanic | 6,982 | 1,673 | 23.96% |
| Black | 4,222 | 1,340 | 31.74% |
| Asian | 2,392 | 582 | 24.33% |
| Other | 2,945 | 492 | 16.71% |
| Native | 648 | 187 | 28.86% |
| Islander | 125 | 20 | 16% |
21.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.29%
Male Poverty Rate
23.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is Black, with 31.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is Islander, with 16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.58% |
| High School | 20.43% |
| Some College | 15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.76% |
| Female Employed | 14.49% |
| Male Employed | 9.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,775 | $116,384 |
| Households | $56,881 | $84,823 |
| Married Families | $107,819 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,051 | $55,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,541
Number of Veterans
3,984
Male Veterans
557
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,581 |
| First Gulf War | 1,060 |
| Vietnam | 1,023 |
| Korea | 292 |
| World War II | 78 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,410 |
| 55 to 64 | 840 |
| 75+ | 829 |
| 18 to 34 | 774 |
| 65 to 74 | 688 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,668 | 5.81% |
| 2+ Races | 439 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 432 | 8.48% |
| Black | 227 | 5.9% |
| Other Race | 170 | 8.21% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.67% |
| Islander | 1 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.61%
Born in Fayetteville
94.1%
Native Born
5.9%
Foreign Born
4.1%
Non Citizen
1.8%
Naturalized
94.1% of Fayetteville residents were born in the United States, with 46.61% having been born in Arkansas. 4.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 115,474 | 2,299 | 2.03% |
| 2028 | 113,175 | 2,299 | 2.07% |
| 2027 | 110,876 | 2,299 | 2.12% |
| 2026 | 108,577 | 2,299 | 2.16% |
| 2025 | 106,278 | 2,299 | 2.21% |
| 2024 | 103,979 | 2,299 | 2.26% |
| 2023 | 101,680 | 1,992 | 2% |
| 2022 | 99,688 | 2,328 | 2.39% |
| 2021 | 97,360 | 2,577 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 94,783 | 7,265 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 87,518 | 806 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 86,712 | 1,050 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 85,662 | 1,986 | 2.37% |
| 2016 | 83,676 | 1,275 | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 82,401 | 1,929 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 80,472 | 1,776 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 78,696 | 1,697 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 76,999 | 1,375 | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 75,624 | 1,657 | 2.24% |
| 2010 | 73,967 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 58,047 | 15,948 | 37.88% |
| 1990 | 42,099 | 5,491 | 15% |
| 1980 | 36,608 | 5,879 | 19.13% |
| 1970 | 30,729 | 10,455 | 51.57% |
| 1960 | 20,274 | 3,203 | 18.76% |
| 1950 | 17,071 | 8,859 | 107.88% |
| 1940 | 8,212 | 818 | 11.06% |
| 1930 | 7,394 | 2,032 | 37.9% |
| 1920 | 5,362 | 891 | 19.93% |
| 1910 | 4,471 | 410 | 10.1% |
| 1900 | 4,061 | 1,119 | 38.04% |
| 1890 | 2,942 | -112,532 | -97.45% |