Fayetteville, North Carolina

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
208,697
Population
$53,424
Median Income
$158,500
Home Value
30.5
Median Age

Demographics

Fayetteville has a population of 208,697 with a median age of 30.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
42.4%
White
39.4%
Hispanic
12.9%
Asian
3.2%
Other
2.1%
Demographic Value
Total Population208,697
Median Age30.5
White39.4%
Black or African American42.4%
Asian3.2%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Other / Two or More Races2.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Fayetteville is $53,424, which is 28.9% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $30,039. The poverty rate is 18.7%.

$53,424
Median Household Income
$30,039
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Fayetteville is 8.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Fayetteville, 93.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.1%
Bachelor's+
28.5%
Graduate+
9.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher28.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.8%

Housing

The median home value in Fayetteville is $158,500, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 45.4%.

$158,500
Median Home Value
$1,117/mo
Median Rent
45.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$158,500
Median Monthly Rent$1,117
Homeownership Rate45.4%
Vacancy Rate11.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fayetteville, North Carolina?
The population of Fayetteville, North Carolina is 208,697 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fayetteville, North Carolina?
The median household income in Fayetteville, North Carolina is $53,424. This is 28.9% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Fayetteville, North Carolina?
The median home value in Fayetteville, North Carolina is $158,500. The median monthly rent is $1,117.
What percentage of people in Fayetteville have a college degree?
In Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Fayetteville, North Carolina an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 3.0x (median home value $158,500 vs. median income $53,424), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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