Fayetteville, TN

Census Place

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2023 Population
7,037
0.157% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
36
4.76% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
16.2%
13.5% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$50,890
12.1% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$191,100
8.58% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,759
5.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Fayetteville, TN had a population of 7.04k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $50,890. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Fayetteville, TN grew from 7,026 to 7,037, a 0.157% increase and its median household income grew from $45,391 to $50,890, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (8.64%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.73%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.725%).

None of the households in Fayetteville, TN 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.

98.5% of the residents in Fayetteville, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fayetteville, TN are The Hair Academy LLC (35 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Fayetteville, TN was $191,100, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Fayetteville, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayetteville, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fayetteville, TN is home to a population of 7.04k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.61% of Fayetteville, TN residents were born outside of the country (254 people).

In 2023, there were 3.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.87k people) in Fayetteville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 608 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%
2023 Citizenship
98%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Fayetteville, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Fayetteville, TN was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.87k ± 352
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.3k ± 306
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    608 ± 243
3.58%
Hispanic Population
252 people

In 2023, there were 3.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.87k people) in Fayetteville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 608 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.58% of the people in Fayetteville, TN are hispanic (252 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    96,695 ± 7,581 people
  2. Guatemala
    27,777 ± 4,084 people
  3. India
    24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.61%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
254 people
3.97%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
279 people

As of 2023, 3.61% of Fayetteville, TN residents (254 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fayetteville, TN was 3.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    152 ± 88
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    51 ± 46
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    30 ± 37

Fayetteville, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.98 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Fayetteville, TN employs 2.76k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Fayetteville, TN were Manufacturing (820 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (384 people), and Retail Trade (297 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,322), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,322), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,150).

Employment

Occupations

2.76k
2023 Value
± 426
−5.74%
1 Year decline
± 22.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fayetteville, TN declined at a rate of −5.74%, from 2.93k employees to 2.76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayetteville, TN, are Production Occupations (416 people), Sales & Related Occupations (345 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayetteville, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.76k
2023 Value
± 426
−5.74%
1 Year decline
± 22.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fayetteville, TN declined at a rate of −5.74%, from 2.93k employees to 2.76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayetteville, TN, are Manufacturing (820 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (384 people), and Retail Trade (297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayetteville, TN, though some of these residents may live in Fayetteville, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,746
Median earning men ± $4,327
$32,866
Median earning women ± $9,432

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,639), Public Administration ($85,714), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,477).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,139), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,050), and Manufacturing ($39,643).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.15%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% 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 10.8%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Fayetteville, TN awarded 35 degrees. The student population of Fayetteville, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 77 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fayetteville, TN are White (30 and 85.7%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 5.71%), Asian (2 and 5.71%), and Unknown (1 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Fayetteville, TN by number of degrees awarded are The Hair Academy LLC (35 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fayetteville, TN are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (17 and 48.6%), General Cosmetology (13 and 37.1%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (4 and 11.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 79 students enrolled in Fayetteville, TN, 2.53% men and 97.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 68 records, of which 98.5% were women and 1.47% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    17 degrees awarded
  2. Nail Specialist & Manicurist
    4 degrees awarded
  3. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
    1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Fayetteville, TN was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Fayetteville, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
The Hair Academy LLC
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The Hair Academy LLC with 35 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayetteville, TN, which is 0 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 30 degrees mean that there were 15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.917% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.783% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.18M), and Bachelors Degree (984k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Fayetteville, TN was $191,100 in 2023, which is 0.63 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $176,000 to $191,100, a 8.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayetteville, TN is 55%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Fayetteville, TN have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayetteville, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$191,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$11,114
$1,612
Median Property Taxes
±$316

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, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

55%
Homeownership
2023
63.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 55% of the housing units in Fayetteville, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.5%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Fayetteville, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$50,890
Median Household Income
± $8,229
2.93k
Number of Households
± 425

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.93k households in Fayetteville, TN grew to $50,890 from the previous year's value of $45,391.

The following chart displays the households in Fayetteville, TN 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fayetteville, TN is from Tennessee.
0.459
2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (89%)
  2. Worked At Home (6.27%)
  3. Carpooled (3.49%)

In 2023, 89% of workers in Fayetteville, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.27%) and those who carpooled to work (3.49%).

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.

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Commute Time

26.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fayetteville, TN have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Fayetteville, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayetteville, TN (1.07k out of 6.59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

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

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.

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Health

89.2% of the population of Fayetteville, TN has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.42% increase from the previous year (1,403 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 532 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.8% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

10.8%
Uninsured
37.3%
Employer Coverage
25.4%
Medicaid
12.3%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
1.5%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayetteville, TN declined by 4.01% from 11.3% to 10.8%.

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