Fayetteville, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fayetteville, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
211,201
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
19.9%
Median Home
$134,800
Median Income
$46,321
Median Rent
$960
Fayetteville SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Fayetteville, NC Cost Of Living
91
Fayetteville's Overall Cost Of Living
Fayetteville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fayetteville | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
Fayetteville, NC Photos
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Rankings for Fayetteville in North Carolina
Map Of Fayetteville, NC
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Population over time in Fayetteville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 211,201 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 209,867 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 210,324 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 203,670 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 202,521 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 202,421 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 201,755 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 200,439 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 200,105 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 198,875 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fayetteville
| Race | Fayetteville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 62.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 41.6% | 21.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Fayetteville
| Gender | Fayetteville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fayetteville for adults over 25
| Education | Fayetteville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fayetteville, North Carolina
| Income | Fayetteville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
