City · Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, city, in Washington County, Arkansas. Fayetteville had 106,623 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 93,949 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 99,319 (±53). GEOID 0523290.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
106,623
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 93,949 · ACS 2020-2024: 99,319 ±53
Median household income
$62,695
±$4,256 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$349,600
±$8,380 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,065
±$31 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Fayetteville and what county is it in?
Fayetteville is a city in Washington County, Arkansas. It covers 54.8 square miles of land, 1,716 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fayetteville is in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fayetteville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 106,623 people lived in Fayetteville on July 1, 2025, up 13.1% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 93,949 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 99,319 (±53).
| Measure | Fayetteville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 99,319 ±53 | 256,765 | +14,153 |
| Households | 41,025 ±958 | 97,184 | +5,737 |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.05 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 45,303 ±850 | 105,461 | +7,632 |
Fayetteville's population since 2000
From 58,047 in 2000 to 106,623 in 2025: up 83.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fayetteville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fayetteville?
The median resident of Fayetteville is 28.8 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 12.1%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 ±0.8 | 32.5 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±1.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.8% ±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.0 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±1.5 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.0% ±1.9 pts | 59.9% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | −1.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±1.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4% ±0.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8% ±1.2 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±0.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±0.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±1.2 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±1.1 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.0% ±2.3 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.1% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.7% ±1.8 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fayetteville earn?
Half of Fayetteville's 41,025 households earn less than $62,695 a year (±$4,256), against $70,639 in Washington County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,769 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,926 after inflation. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,695 ±$4,256 | $70,639 | +$8,926 |
| Mean household income | $93,335 ±$5,171 | $98,731 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,241 ±$1,989 | $38,150 | +$4,156 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.6% ±1.8 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.8% ±4.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±1.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±0.6 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±1.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fayetteville?
Owners occupy 41.8% of Fayetteville's occupied homes and renters 58.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $349,600 by its owner (±$8,380). The median renter pays $1,065 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $349,600 ±$8,380 | $298,400 | +$94,108 |
| Median gross rent | $1,065 ±$31 | $1,071 | +$82 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9% ±3.0 pts | 34.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,776 ±$72 | $1,601 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.8% ±1.9 pts | 55.6% | +5.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.2% ±1.9 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Housing units | 45,303 ±850 | 105,461 | +7,632 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.3% ±1.6 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.2% ±1.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fayetteville building?
Builders took permits for 1,569 new housing units in Fayetteville in 2025 (607 in single-family houses), 14.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fayetteville work and get to work?
71.9% of Fayetteville's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6% ±1.3 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±2.1 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9% ±1.6 pts | 11.2% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min ±0.7 | 20.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fayetteville?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Fayetteville, and 12 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,663 (Tract 113.02) to $121,080 (Tract 105.17).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.01Washington County | 7,200 | $27,115 |
| Tract 101.07Washington County | 6,041 | $103,824 |
| Tract 105.17Washington County | 5,669 | $121,080 |
| Tract 101.10Washington County | 4,711 | $64,629 |
| Tract 107.04Washington County | 4,698 | $31,518 |
| Tract 105.16Washington County | 4,388 | $72,717 |
| Tract 111.04Washington County | 4,261 | $33,036 |
| Tract 101.15Washington County | 3,973 | $114,837 |
| Tract 107.05Washington County | 3,933 | $61,983 |
| Tract 106.02Washington County | 3,887 | $36,438 |
| Tract 111.05Washington County | 4,733 | $36,274 |
| Tract 101.13Washington County | 7,696 | $117,910 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fayetteville) · Census block assignment files
How does Fayetteville compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fayetteville is the 308th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Fayetteville ranks 55th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd | 197 |
| Median household income | 55th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 28th | 197 |
| Median home value | 10th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 40th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 74th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th | 189 |
| Median age | 192nd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 190th | 197 |
| Work from home | 18th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 148th | 197 |
Fayetteville's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Fayetteville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fayetteville?
2 of the 57 figures for Fayetteville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fayetteville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fayetteville.