Fayetteville, Arkansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fayetteville, Arkansas is 97,227 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest city in Arkansas. The median household income is $59,074, the median home value is $322,500, and the median age is 28.7.
The population has grown 39.4% since 2010 (73,962 → 103,134).
97,227
Population
1776
People / sq mi
$59,074
Median Income
$322,500
Median Home Value
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Fayetteville covers 54.8 sq mi of land at 1776 people per square mile.
About Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville skews on age — the median resident is 28.7, younger than the national median. Fayetteville is a city in Arkansas with a population of 97,227. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Arkansas in the country, at #2 by population.
The typical household earns $59,074, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $322,500, with typical rent around $1,003.
College attainment is above the local norm at 49.8%, above the national 35.0%. Around 13.3% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Fayetteville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fayetteville city had a population of 73,962 in 2010 and 103,134 in 2024, a 39.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 103,134 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.42%.
103,134
Population (2024)
73,962
Population (2010)
103,134
Peak (2024)
2.42%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,962 |
| 2011 | 75,604 |
| 2012 | 76,969 |
| 2013 | 78,652 |
| 2014 | 80,417 |
| 2015 | 82,332 |
| 2016 | 83,620 |
| 2017 | 85,587 |
| 2018 | 86,615 |
| 2019 | 87,590 |
| 2020 | 94,784 |
| 2021 | 97,298 |
| 2022 | 99,872 |
| 2023 | 101,511 |
| 2024 | 103,134 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,074
Median Household Income
$37,885
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$322,500
Median Home Value
$1,003
Median Rent
41.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.1%
High School+
49.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
73.2%
Public Transit
13.3%
Work From Home
18.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.5%
Foreign Born
92.3%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
11.1%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fayetteville, Arkansas has a population of 97,227 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest city in Arkansas.
The median household income in Fayetteville, Arkansas is $59,074, with 10.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fayetteville, Arkansas is $322,500, with median monthly rent at $1,003 and a homeownership rate of 41.9%.
The median age in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 28.7 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 39.4% since 2010 (73,962 → 103,134).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.