Fayette, Alabama Population 2022
Fayette is a city located in Fayette County Alabama. Fayette has a 2020 population of 4,125. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Fayette is currently declining at a rate of -1.20% annually and its population has decreased by -10.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,616 in 2010.
The average household income in Fayette is $54,606 with a poverty rate of 24.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $512 per month, and the median house value is $86,600. The median age in Fayette is 43 years, 37.3 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
Fayette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayettewas:
- White: 68.29%
- Black or African American: 25.94%
- Two or more races: 4.35%
- Asian: 1.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,980 | 68.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,132 | 25.94% |
| Two or More Races | 190 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.16% |
Fayette Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,888 | 2.19 | 55 |
| Married | 878 | 2.86 | 83.8 |
| Non Family | 710 | 1.07 | 25.1 |
| Female | 275 | 2.75 | 41.5 |
| Male | 25 | 4.32 | 44 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224 | 7.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 230 | 7.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,234 | 39.12% |
| Some College | 774 | 24.54% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 387 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 3.42% |
Fayette Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,265 | 1,929 | 424 |
| Black | 774 | 660 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 72 | 12 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.72%.
Fayette Language by Age
Fayette Language
98.32% of Fayette residents speak only English, while 1.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
Fayette Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,068 | 543 | 50.84% |
| White | 2,806 | 381 | 13.58% |
| Multiple | 179 | 53 | 29.61% |
| Asian | 46 | 18 | 39.13% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.30%
Male Poverty Rate
27.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Black, with 50.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.82%.
Fayette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayette Married by Age and Sex
Fayette Marriage
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.
Fayette Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 9.37% |
| Black | 117 | 13.56% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 14.47% |
Fayette Veterans by Education
5.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.86%
Born in Fayette
98.10%
Native Born
1.90%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.10% of Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 77.86% having been born in Alabama. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,125 | -50 | -1.20% |
| 2021 | 4,175 | -50 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 4,225 | -50 | -1.17% |
| 2019 | 4,275 | -50 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 4,325 | -22 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 4,347 | -41 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 4,388 | -46 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 4,434 | -33 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 4,467 | -22 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 4,489 | -43 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 4,532 | -36 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 4,568 | -48 | -1.04% |
| 2010 | 4,616 | -306 | -0.64% |
| 2000 | 4,922 | 13 | 0.03% |
| 1990 | 4,909 | -378 | -0.74% |
| 1980 | 5,287 | 719 | 1.47% |
| 1970 | 4,568 | 341 | 0.78% |
| 1960 | 4,227 | 520 | 1.32% |
| 1950 | 3,707 | 1,039 | 3.34% |
| 1940 | 2,668 | 0.00% |