Fayetteville is a city located in Washington County, Arkansas. Fayetteville has a 2025 population of 106,278. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Fayetteville is currently growing at a rate of 2.21% annually and its population has increased by 12.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94,783 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayetteville is $90,052 with a poverty rate of 21.36%.The median age in Fayetteville is 28.7 years: 28.4 years for males, and 29 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayetteville includes 75.61% White, 5.24% Black or African American, 3.13% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 73,515 | 75.61% |
Two or more races | 12,271 | 12.62% |
Black or African American | 5,096 | 5.24% |
Asian | 3,041 | 3.13% |
Other race | 2,288 | 2.35% |
Native American | 856 | 0.88% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayetteville's average per capita income is $50,182. Household income levels show a median of $59,074. The poverty rate stands at 21.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $112,400 | - |
Families | $91,153 | $123,548 |
Households | $59,074 | $90,052 |
Non Families | $37,473 | $56,880 |
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