Fayetteville, TN

Census Place

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2024 Population
7,057
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
34.4
4.44% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
16.9%
4.39% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$49,223
3.28% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$230,800
20.8% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
2,513
8.92% 1-year decline

About

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.

98.1% 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 2024, the median property value in Fayetteville, TN was $230,800, and the homeownership rate was 48.6%.

Most people in Fayetteville, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 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 7.06k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.17% of Fayetteville, TN residents were born outside of the country (294 people).

In 2024, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.73k people) in Fayetteville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 650 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%
2024 Citizenship
98.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Fayetteville, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fayetteville, TN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.73k ± 324
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.3k ± 302
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    650 ± 261
5.33%
Hispanic Population
376 people

In 2024, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.73k people) in Fayetteville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 650 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.33% of the people in Fayetteville, TN are hispanic (376 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

4.17%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
294 people
3.61%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
254 people

As of 2024, 4.17% of Fayetteville, TN residents (294 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, TN was 3.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    168 ± 91
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    52 ± 49
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    38 ± 41

Fayetteville, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Fayetteville, TN employs 2.51k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fayetteville, TN were Manufacturing (812 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (315 people), and Retail Trade (299 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,802), Transportation & Warehousing ($61,163), and Construction ($47,788).

Employment

Occupations

2.51k
2024 Value
± 423
−8.92%
1 Year decline
± 25.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayetteville, TN declined at a rate of −8.92%, from 2.76k employees to 2.51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayetteville, TN, are Production Occupations (411 people), Sales & Related Occupations (334 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (288 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

2.51k
2024 Value
± 423
−8.92%
1 Year decline
± 25.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayetteville, TN declined at a rate of −8.92%, from 2.76k employees to 2.51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayetteville, TN, are Manufacturing (812 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (315 people), and Retail Trade (299 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

$44,432
Median earning men ± $2,833
$32,656
Median earning women ± $8,080

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,727), Manufacturing ($47,952), and Construction ($47,788).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,772), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($60,101), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,268).

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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

Voting results are not available for Fayetteville, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.
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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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%), 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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Housing & Living

The median property value in Fayetteville, TN was $230,800 in 2024, which is 0.694 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $191,100 to $230,800, a 20.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayetteville, TN is 48.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fayetteville, TN have an average commute time of 27.6 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

$230,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$34,104
$1,432
Median Property Taxes
±$283

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

48.6%
Homeownership
2024
58.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 48.6% of the housing units in Fayetteville, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,223
Median Household Income
± $6,661
2.95k
Number of Households
± 453

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.95k households in Fayetteville, TN declined from $49,223 from the previous year's value of $50,890.

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.

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

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (85%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.1%)
  3. Carpooled (5.74%)

In 2024, 85% of workers in Fayetteville, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.74%).

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

27.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fayetteville, TN have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% 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

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayetteville, TN (1.11k out of 6.57k 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 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 Black and Two Or More.

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

90.2% of the population of Fayetteville, TN has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 30.3% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.5% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 28.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.77%
Uninsured
34.4%
Employer Coverage
30.3%
Medicaid
13.5%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
1.31%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayetteville, TN declined by 9.62% from 10.8% to 9.77%.

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