Fayetteville, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fayetteville, North Carolina is 209,692 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $56,395, the median home value is $171,900, and the median age is 30.7.

The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (208,337 → 209,496).

209,692

Population

1414

People / sq mi

$56,395

Median Income

$171,900

Median Home Value

Fayetteville covers 148.3 sq mi of land at 1414 people per square mile.

About Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville is a city in North Carolina with a population of 209,692. It ranks #6 among cities in North Carolina by population. The median age is 30.7, younger than the national median. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The median household income in Fayetteville is $56,395, below the US median of $74,580. 14.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $171,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,179. The homeownership rate of 46.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fayetteville reflects 28.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.9 minutes each way.

Fayetteville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fayetteville city had a population of 208,337 in 2010 and 209,496 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 212,265 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.04%.

209,496

Population (2024)

208,337

Population (2010)

212,265

Peak (2021)

0.04%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	208,337	-	-	estimate
2011	208,745	+408	+0.20%	estimate
2012	208,884	+139	+0.07%	estimate
2013	211,069	+2,185	+1.05%	estimate
2014	210,076	-993	-0.47%	estimate
2015	209,596	-480	-0.23%	estimate
2016	211,065	+1,469	+0.70%	estimate
2017	209,091	-1,974	-0.94%	estimate
2018	210,748	+1,657	+0.79%	estimate
2019	211,657	+909	+0.43%	estimate
2020	210,894	-763	-0.36%	estimate
2021	212,265	+1,371	+0.65%	estimate
2022	211,425	-840	-0.40%	estimate
2023	209,873	-1,552	-0.73%	estimate
2024	209,496	-377	-0.18%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	38.3%
Black or African American	42.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.2%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$56,395

Median Household Income

$31,467

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$171,900

Median Home Value

$1,179

Median Rent

46.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.4%

High School+

28.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

74.2%

Public Transit

6.6%

Work From Home

18.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

47.0%

Foreign Born

86.2%

Non-English at Home

18.3%

Veterans

16.2%

With Disability

89.2%

Health Insurance

93.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	25.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.7%
Manufacturing	8.5%
Public Administration	6.8%
Retail Trade	6.0%
Construction	5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.3%
Information	3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in North Carolina

Charlotte (886,283)Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Concord (106,518)Asheville (94,369)View all North Carolina cities →

Largest counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)

Part of North Carolina

North Carolina demographic profile All North Carolina data →

Metro areas in North Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Raleigh (1,449,594)Greensboro (779,894)Winston (683,637)Durham (594,291)Wilmington (440,578)Asheville (410,817)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Fayetteville, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fayetteville, North Carolina has a population of 209,692 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Fayetteville, North Carolina is $56,395, with 14.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fayetteville, North Carolina is $171,900, with median monthly rent at $1,179 and a homeownership rate of 46.5%.

The median age in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 30.7 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (208,337 → 209,496).