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The Town of Fayetteville had a population of 2,817 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Fayetteville is located at latitude 38.0529 and longitude -81.104 in Fayette County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Fayetteville encompass a land area of 5.55 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Fayette County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Fayetteville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Fayetteville is located within New Haven District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Fayette County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,817 (100%) |
| Population Density | 488 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,623 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,703 |
| Median Home Value | $184,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,470 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 995 (67.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 358 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 117 (8.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,353 |
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
| Family Households | 727 (53.7%) |
The table below compares Fayetteville to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 57 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 258 | 42nd |
| Median Household Income | # 103 | 77th |
| Per Capita Income | # 96 | 78th |
| Diversity Index | # 274 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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