Fayetteville, WV Demographics
What is the population of Fayetteville?
There are 2,890 residents in Fayetteville, with a median age of 44.8. Of this, 52.21% are males and 47.79% are females.
A total of 2,637 people in Fayetteville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,890 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 1,509 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 1,381 | -1.5% |
Male Population 52.21%
Female Population 47.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44.8 | -1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,890 | 0.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 100%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 196 | -7.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 21 | 16.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,637 | 1.0% |
Moved from Same County 6.87%
Moved from Different State 0.74%
Same House as Last Year 92.4%
What are the employment statistics in Fayetteville?
White-collar workers make up 87.5% of the working population in Fayetteville, while blue-collar employees account for 12.5%. There are also 163 entrepreneurs in Fayetteville (15.21% of the workforce); 732 workers employed in private companies (68.28%); and 168 people working in governmental institutions (15.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 938 | -11.4% |
| Blue Collar | 134 | -28.0% |
White Collar 87.5%
Blue Collar 12.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 163 | -31.8% |
| Private Companies | 732 | -0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 168 | -32.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9 | -52.6% |
Self Employees 15.21%
Private Companies 68.28%
Governmental Workers 15.67%
Not for Profit Companies 0.84%
How many households are there in Fayetteville?
There are a total of 1,232 households in Fayetteville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.77% of these Fayetteville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.23%. Additionally, 22.32% of households have children and 77.68% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,232 | -1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 798 | -1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 434 | -2.0% |
Family Households 64.77%
Non-Family Households 35.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 275 | -2.5% |
| Households without Children | 957 | -1.5% |
Households with Children 22.32%
Households without Children 77.68%
What are the median and average incomes in Fayetteville?
The average annual household income in Fayetteville is $71,644, while the median household income sits at $63,514 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,500, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $57,955.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,644 | 9.9% |
| Median Household Income | $63,514 | 9.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,126 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fayetteville?
There are 1,374 housing units in Fayetteville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 1,232 occupied housing units in Fayetteville, 75.08% are owner-occupied, while 24.92% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $159,100. In general, housing costs reach $858 per month in Fayetteville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,374 | -2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 129 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 111 | 46.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 315 | -11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 171 | 41.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 309 | -13.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 63 | -47.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 101 | -11.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 86 | 41.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 89 | 34.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,232 | -1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 925 | 2.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $307 | -13.5% |
Owner Occupied 75.08%
Renter Occupied 24.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 532 | 4.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 393 | 1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $159,100 | -0.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $118,500 | 0.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $858 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 57.51%
Without Mortgage 42.49%
What is the level of education in Fayetteville?
Approximately 41.43% of the population in Fayetteville holds a high school degree (that's 904 residents), while 18.93% have attained a college certificate (466 locals) and 24.93% have a bachelor's degree (544 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 84 | -21.5% |
| Some High School | 904 | 6.0% |
| Some College | 466 | -3.5% |
| Associate Degree | 76 | 111.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 544 | -16.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 2.5% |
No High School 3.85%
Some High School 41.43%
Some College 18.93%
Associate Degree 3.48%
Bachelor's Degree 24.93%
Graduate Degree 7.38%
What is the marital status of Fayetteville residents?
A total of 847 people in Fayetteville have never been married (which represents 35.77% of the total population), while 972 of them are wedded (41.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 847 | 3.5% |
| Married | 972 | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 254 | 16.5% |
| Divorced | 295 | 295.0% |
Never Married 35.77%
Married 41.05%
Widowed 10.73%
Divorced 12.46%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fayetteville?
The top three means of transportation people in Fayetteville use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 787 | -19.9% |
| Walk | 86 | 14.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Fayetteville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.