Fayette is a city located in Fayette County Alabama. Fayette has a 2024 population of 4,077. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Fayette is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,279 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayette is $64,638 with a poverty rate of 33.61%. The median age in Fayette is 44.2 years: 39.7 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,812 | 65.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,291 | 30.26% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 2.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,589 | 2.5 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 663 | 1.33 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 598 | 2.87 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 328 | 4.2 | 8.5 | 91.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 9.35% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 3.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 234 | 7.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 240 | 7.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,162 | 38.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 4.36% |
| Some College | 847 | 28.18% |
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 | 2,227 | 1,964 | 464 |
| Black | 759 | 612 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,313 | $125,455 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,007 | $0 | $83,608 |
| High School Graduate | $33,938 | $35,994 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,397 | $35,142 | $28,099 |
| Some College | $33,062 | $33,947 | $18,833 |
$34,397
Average Earnings
$35,142
Average Male
$28,099
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.22% of Fayette residents speak only English, while 0.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,634 | 763 | 28.97% |
| Black | 1,233 | 546 | 44.28% |
| Multiple | 102 | 25 | 24.51% |
33.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.69%
Male Poverty Rate
38.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Black, with 44.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Multiple, with 24.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.8% |
| Some College | 35.7% |
| High School | 28.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 59.02% |
| Female Employed | 24.32% |
| Male Employed | 6.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,808 | $65,178 |
| Households | $32,375 | $64,638 |
| Married Families | $75,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,442 | $60,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
186
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| Korea | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 7.35% |
| Black | 10 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
16.6%
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
79.25%
Born in Fayette
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.7% of Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 79.25% having been born in Alabama. 0.3% 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 | 3,825 | -51 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 3,876 | -50 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 3,926 | -50 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 3,976 | -51 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 4,027 | -50 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 4,077 | -51 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 4,128 | -48 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 4,176 | -37 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 4,213 | -66 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 4,279 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 4,277 | -56 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 4,333 | -21 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 4,354 | -43 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 4,397 | -44 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 4,441 | -32 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 4,473 | -21 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 4,494 | -44 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 4,538 | -35 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 4,573 | -46 | -1% |
| 2010 | 4,619 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,922 | 13 | 0.26% |
| 1990 | 4,909 | -378 | -7.15% |
| 1980 | 5,287 | 719 | 15.74% |
| 1970 | 4,568 | 341 | 8.07% |
| 1960 | 4,227 | 520 | 14.03% |
| 1950 | 3,707 | 1,039 | 38.94% |
| 1940 | 2,668 | -1,157 | -30.25% |