Fayetteville, AR

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2024 Population

99,319

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

28.8

0.348% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

20.6%

3.38% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$62,695

6.13% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$349,600

8.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

52,569

3.72% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Fayetteville, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Fayetteville, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fayetteville, AR are University of Arkansas (7,312 degrees awarded in 2024) and Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas (65 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Fayetteville, AR was $349,600, and the homeownership rate was 41.8%.

Most people in Fayetteville, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayetteville, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fayetteville, AR is home to a population of 99.3k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.98% of Fayetteville, AR residents were born outside of the country (5.94k people).

In 2024, there were 8.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.5k people) in Fayetteville, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.99k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 4.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2024 Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.5% of Fayetteville, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fayetteville, AR was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fayetteville, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.5k ± 1.86k
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
7.99k ± 1.44k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.81k ± 706

9.16%

Hispanic Population

9.09k people

9.16% of the people in Fayetteville, AR are hispanic (9.09k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fayetteville, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
66,868 ± 6,279 people
El Salvador
15,793 ± 3,077 people
India
10,798 ± 2,547 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

Foreign-Born Population

5.98%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.94k people

5.46%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.31k people

As of 2024, 5.98% of Fayetteville, AR residents (5.94k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fayetteville, AR was 5.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fayetteville, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,402 ± 349
Vietnam
965 ± 234
Gulf War (1990s)
791 ± 313

Fayetteville, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fayetteville, AR.

Health

91.7% of the population of Fayetteville, AR has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 7.01% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 38.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.26%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

7.01%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayetteville, AR grew by 7.55% from 7.68% to 8.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fayetteville, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Fayetteville, AR employs 52.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fayetteville, AR were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,092 people), Educational Services (7,138 people), and Retail Trade (6,152 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($79,545), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($79,278), and Utilities ($64,137).

Employment

Occupations

52.6k

2024 Value

± 2,153

3.72%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayetteville, AR grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 50.7k employees to 52.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayetteville, AR, are Management Occupations (6,382 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,044 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,967 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayetteville, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

52.6k

2024 Value

± 2,153

3.72%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayetteville, AR grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 50.7k employees to 52.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayetteville, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,092 people), Educational Services (7,138 people), and Retail Trade (6,152 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayetteville, AR, though some of these residents may live in Fayetteville, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,960

Median earning men ± $2,716

$37,127

Median earning women ± $2,360

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($68,977), Public Administration ($68,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,575).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($99,688), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,487), and Public Administration ($52,169).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fayetteville, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Fayetteville, AR awarded 7,377 degrees. The student population of Fayetteville, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 15,000 male students and 18,709 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fayetteville, AR are White (5,231 and 74.5%), Hispanic or Latino (684 and 9.74%), Two or More Races (287 and 4.09%), and Black or African American (284 and 4.04%).

The largest universities in Fayetteville, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas (7,312 and 99.1%) and Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas (65 and 0.881%).

The most popular majors in Fayetteville, AR are General Finance (427 and 5.79%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (403 and 5.46%), and Engineering & Industrial Management (390 and 5.29%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,896 for in-state students and $27,758 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Fayetteville, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 33,709 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 33,709 students enrolled in Fayetteville, AR, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,011 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
406 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
386 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
342 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fayetteville, AR was General Finance with 406 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fayetteville, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas
7,312 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
65 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas with 7,312 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 3,187 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayetteville, AR, which is 0.761 times less than the 4,190 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,231 degrees mean that there were 7.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 684 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,896) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,208) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,154) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fayetteville, AR was $349,600 in 2024, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $322,500 to $349,600, a 8.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayetteville, AR is 41.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fayetteville, AR have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayetteville, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$349,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,380

$17,163

Median Property Taxes

±$1,023

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fayetteville, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fayetteville, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.8%

Homeownership

2024

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 41.8% of the housing units in Fayetteville, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 41.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fayetteville, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,695

Median Household Income

± $4,256

41k

Number of Households

± 1,833

In 2024, the median household income of the 41k households in Fayetteville, AR grew to $62,695 from the previous year's value of $59,074.

The following chart displays the households in Fayetteville, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fayetteville, AR is from Arkansas.

0.445

2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.448

2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.9%)
Worked At Home (14.9%)
Carpooled (7.98%)

In 2024, 71.9% of workers in Fayetteville, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fayetteville, AR have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.807% of the workforce in Fayetteville, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fayetteville, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fayetteville, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fayetteville, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayetteville, AR (18.8k out of 91.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fayetteville, AR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.