Fayette, Alabama

Quick Statistics

Fayette is a community in Fayette County, Alabama, home to about 4,164 people spread across 8.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,480 a year, and a typical home is worth about $122,000. About 29.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 10 percent over the past decade.

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4,164
Total Population
▼ down 10% since 2012
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8.55 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$22,480
Median Personal Income
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$122,000
Median Home Value
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29.0%
College Educated
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89.1%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 6.0 points since 2010
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Fayette ranks number 139 of 592 in population, number 468 in median household income, number 339 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Fayette typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Fayette
# Town Distance Population
1.Belk, AL6.3 mi.293
2.Kennedy, AL11.8 mi.436
3.Berry, AL12.9 mi.1,040
4.Glen Allen, AL14.8 mi.372
5.Winfield, AL16.8 mi.4,999
6.Vernon, AL16.9 mi.1,714
7.Millport, AL17.3 mi.1,412
8.Gu-Win, AL17.4 mi.178
Frequently Asked Questions About Fayette

What is the population of Fayette, Alabama?
Fayette has a population of about 4,164 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Fayette, Alabama in?
Fayette is located in Fayette County, Alabama.

What is the median home value in Fayette, Alabama?
The median home value in Fayette is about $122,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Fayette, Alabama?
The median personal income in Fayette is about $22,480 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Fayette, Alabama?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded in Fayette County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Fayette, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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