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The Town of Fayetteville had a population of 3,161 as of July 1, 2019.
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 elevation is 1,818 feet.
The Town of Fayetteville (GNIS ID: 2390179) 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.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Fayetteville: Vandalia.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Fayetteville, WV Housing Affordability Index is 233 State of West Virginia Housing Affordability Index is 182 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Fayetteville, WV Wealth Index is 75 State of West Virginia Wealth Index is 64 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 3,161 |
| Population in Households | 3,123 |
| Population in Families | 2,491 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 38 |
| Population Density | 567 |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,827 |
| Average Household Income | $63,541 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,418 |
| Wealth Index3 | 75 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,486 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,097 (73.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 261 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 127 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $98,841 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 233 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,359 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Family Households | 900 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.94% | 0.14% |
| Households | 0.89% | 0.1% |
| Families | 1.08% | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | 1.83% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.66% |
The table below compares Fayetteville to the other 404 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 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 | # 53 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 246 | 39th |
| Diversity Index | # 123 | 70th |
| Median Household Income | # 150 | 63rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 90 | 78th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
