State
County
Land Area (mi²)
54.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,657.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.10%
Growth Since 2010
21.69%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
554,234
World Population Review
Fayetteville, Arkansas Population 2021
89,540
Fayetteville is a city located in Washington County Arkansas. It is also the county seat of Washington County. With a 2020 population of 89,540, it is the 2nd largest city in Arkansas (after ) and the 380th largest city in the United States . Fayetteville is currently growing at a rate of 1.10% annually and its population has increased by 21.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 73,580 in 2010. Fayetteville reached it's highest population of 89,540 in 2021. Spanning over 55 miles, Fayetteville has a population density of 1,657 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fayetteville is $67,191 with a poverty rate of 22.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $799 per month, and the median house value is $207,600. The median age in Fayetteville is 27.3 years, 27.1 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
Fayetteville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayetteville was:
- White: 79.73%
- Black or African American: 7.18%
- Other race: 4.75%
- Two or more races: 3.80%
- Asian: 3.56%
- Native American: 0.86%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
The current population of Fayetteville, Arkansas is 89,540 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 86,615.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 73,580.
Fayetteville, Arkansas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 554,234 | 9,665 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 544,569 | 9,665 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 534,904 | 9,665 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 525,239 | 9,623 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 515,616 | 11,810 | 2.29% |
| 2016 | 503,806 | 12,076 | 2.40% |
| 2015 | 491,730 | 11,217 | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 480,513 | 9,373 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 471,140 | 8,849 | 1.88% |
| 2012 | 462,291 | 9,407 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 452,884 | 10,583 | 2.34% |
| 2010 | 442,301 | 0.00% |
Fayetteville Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,904 | 79.73% |
| Black or African American | 6,116 | 7.18% |
| Some Other Race | 4,042 | 4.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3,234 | 3.80% |
| Asian | 3,035 | 3.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 734 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.12% |
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Fayetteville Population by Race
Fayetteville Population Pyramid $2021
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Fayetteville Population by Age
Fayetteville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,288 | 2.21 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 18,630 | 1.52 | 21.1 |
| Married | 11,446 | 3.04 | 67.2 |
| Female | 3,079 | 2.91 | 25.2 |
| Male | 2,133 | 2.86 | 24.8 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
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Fayetteville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,146 | 2.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,899 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 7,800 | 16.62% |
| Some College | 10,156 | 21.64% |
| Associates Degree | 2,382 | 5.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,124 | 27.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,414 | 22.19% |
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Fayetteville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fayetteville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38,300 | 36,336 | 20,314 |
| Black | 2,834 | 2,451 | 613 |
| Hispanic | 2,682 | 2,141 | 718 |
| Other Race | 1,859 | 1,371 | 322 |
| Asian | 1,653 | 1,564 | 1,327 |
| 2+ Races | 1,086 | 1,050 | 545 |
| Native American | 353 | 290 | 76 |
| Islander | 37 | 26 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.28%.
Fayetteville Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,761
Average Earnings
$43,325
Average Male
$34,256
Average Female
Fayetteville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fayetteville Language by Age
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Fayetteville Language
90.60% of Fayetteville residents speak only English, while 9.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.08% of the population.
Fayetteville Language
Fayetteville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60,521 | 12,784 | 21.12% |
| Hispanic | 6,150 | 1,748 | 28.42% |
| Black | 5,171 | 1,497 | 28.95% |
| Other | 4,042 | 1,258 | 31.12% |
| Multiple | 3,082 | 948 | 30.76% |
| Asian | 2,815 | 713 | 25.33% |
| Native | 654 | 190 | 29.05% |
22.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.33%
Male Poverty Rate
23.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayetteville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is Other, with 31.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is White, with 21.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.20%.
Fayetteville Poverty
Fayetteville Poverty Rate by Education
Fayetteville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayetteville Married by Age and Sex
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Fayetteville 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.
Fayetteville Marital Status by Race
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Fayetteville Marital Status
Fayetteville Veterans by War
Fayetteville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,764 | 6.51% |
| Black | 207 | 4.64% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 3.99% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 18 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.67% |
| Other Race | 15 | 0.52% |
Fayetteville Veterans by Race
Fayetteville Veterans by Education
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11.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fayetteville Veterans by Education
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62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Fayetteville Employment by Age
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Fayetteville Employment by Race
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Fayetteville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.18%
Native Born
6.82%
Foreign Born
4.90%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.18% of Fayetteville residents were born in the United States, with 46.21% having been born in Arkansas. 4.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fayetteville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89,540 | 975 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 88,565 | 975 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 87,590 | 975 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 86,615 | 1,028 | 1.20% |
| 2017 | 85,587 | 1,967 | 2.35% |
| 2016 | 83,620 | 1,288 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 82,332 | 1,915 | 2.38% |
| 2014 | 80,417 | 1,765 | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 78,652 | 1,683 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 76,969 | 1,365 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 75,604 | 1,642 | 2.22% |
| 2010 | 73,962 | 15,915 | 2.45% |
| 2000 | 58,047 | 15,948 | 3.26% |
| 1990 | 42,099 | 5,491 | 1.41% |
| 1980 | 36,608 | 5,879 | 1.77% |
| 1970 | 30,729 | 10,455 | 4.25% |
| 1960 | 20,274 | 3,203 | 1.73% |
| 1950 | 17,071 | 8,859 | 7.59% |
| 1940 | 8,212 | 818 | 1.05% |
| 1930 | 7,394 | 2,032 | 3.27% |
| 1920 | 5,362 | 891 | 1.83% |
| 1910 | 4,471 | 410 | 0.97% |
| 1900 | 4,061 | 1,119 | 3.28% |
| 1890 | 2,942 | 0.00% |