Fayetteville, Arkansas Population 2022
Fayetteville is a city located in Washington County Arkansas. Fayetteville has a 2020 population of 90,515. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Fayetteville is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 22.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 73,962 in 2010.
The average household income in Fayetteville is $67,191 with a poverty rate of 22.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $837 per month, and the median house value is $232,100. 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 Fayettevillewas:
- White: 79.88%
- Two or more races: 5.96%
- Black or African American: 5.86%
- Other race: 4.33%
- Asian: 3.03%
- Native American: 0.75%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.20%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 442,301 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 452,884 | 10,583 | 2.34% |
| 2012 | 462,291 | 9,407 | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 471,140 | 8,849 | 1.88% |
| 2014 | 480,513 | 9,373 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 491,730 | 11,217 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 503,806 | 12,076 | 2.40% |
| 2017 | 515,616 | 11,810 | 2.29% |
| 2018 | 525,239 | 9,623 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 534,904 | 9,665 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 544,569 | 9,665 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 554,234 | 9,665 | 1.74% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,193 | 79.88% |
| Black or African American | 5,075 | 5.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 648 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 2,621 | 3.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 3,751 | 4.33% |
| Two or More Races | 5,162 | 5.96% |
Fayetteville Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,716 | 2.23 | 37.9 |
| Married | 11,815 | 3.08 | 68.3 |
| Male | 1,963 | 2.75 | 25.3 |
| Female | 2,966 | 2.93 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 18,972 | 1.54 | 21.8 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,237 | 2.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,409 | 2.92% |
| High School Graduate | 9,287 | 19.26% |
| Some College | 8,939 | 18.54% |
| Associates Degree | 3,110 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,133 | 27.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,099 | 23.02% |
Fayetteville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,349 | 1,263 | 993 |
| 2+ Races | 2,337 | 2,205 | 1,266 |
| White | 39,484 | 37,775 | 20,806 |
| Hispanic | 2,970 | 2,405 | 856 |
| Black | 2,240 | 2,036 | 479 |
| Other Race | 1,620 | 1,201 | 344 |
| Islander | 65 | 39 | 12 |
| Native American | 281 | 220 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.61%.
$42,014
Average Earnings
$45,586
Average Male
$37,074
Average Female
Fayetteville Language by Age
Fayetteville Language
91.63% of Fayetteville residents speak only English, while 8.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.55% of the population.
Fayetteville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 539 | 185 | 34.32% |
| Black | 4,207 | 1,292 | 30.71% |
| Asian | 2,433 | 608 | 24.99% |
| Hispanic | 6,771 | 1,671 | 24.68% |
| Multiple | 4,876 | 1,155 | 23.69% |
| White | 61,662 | 13,015 | 21.11% |
| Islander | 149 | 1 | 0.67% |
| Other | 711 | NaN% |
22.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.30%
Male Poverty Rate
23.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayetteville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is Native, with 34.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.07%.
Fayetteville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayetteville Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,323 | 5.68% |
| Black | 182 | 4.87% |
| Native American | 18 | 2.95% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.05% |
| Other Race | 65 | 2.69% |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 6.23% |
Fayetteville Veterans by Education
13.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
46.62%
Born in Fayetteville
94.16%
Native Born
5.84%
Foreign Born
4.09%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.16% of Fayetteville residents were born in the United States, with 46.62% having been born in Arkansas. 4.09% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,942 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 4,061 | 1,119 | 3.28% |
| 1910 | 4,471 | 410 | 0.97% |
| 1920 | 5,362 | 891 | 1.83% |
| 1930 | 7,394 | 2,032 | 3.27% |
| 1940 | 8,212 | 818 | 1.05% |
| 1950 | 17,071 | 8,859 | 7.59% |
| 1960 | 20,274 | 3,203 | 1.73% |
| 1970 | 30,729 | 10,455 | 4.25% |
| 1980 | 36,608 | 5,879 | 1.77% |
| 1990 | 42,099 | 5,491 | 1.41% |
| 2000 | 58,047 | 15,948 | 3.26% |
| 2010 | 73,962 | 15,915 | 2.45% |
| 2011 | 75,604 | 1,642 | 2.22% |
| 2012 | 76,969 | 1,365 | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 78,652 | 1,683 | 2.19% |
| 2014 | 80,417 | 1,765 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 82,332 | 1,915 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 83,620 | 1,288 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 85,587 | 1,967 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 86,615 | 1,028 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 87,590 | 975 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 88,565 | 975 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 89,540 | 975 | 1.10% |
| 2022 | 90,515 | 975 | 1.09% |