Population 5,300 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Fayetteville
Household size in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.88 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Downtown Fayetteville is a place of small households, averaging 1.88 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.02 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 33.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 34.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 34.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 34.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +0.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Downtown Fayetteville is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Still, the population here is older than in Fayetteville overall, where the median age is 34.7. The median age has climbed from 34.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 18.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 16.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 15.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 15.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Downtown Fayetteville (18.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 11.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Fayetteville
Renters in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.9% | 41.3% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.9% | 46.2% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 50.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 47.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Downtown Fayetteville rent: 66.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 64.3% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 11.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 12.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 14.2% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.2% of the housing in Downtown Fayetteville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1985 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1986 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Downtown Fayetteville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Fayetteville as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $498 | $830 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $608 | $918 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $780 | $995 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $968 | $1,282 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$469 | +$452 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in Downtown Fayetteville runs $968 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $469 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Fayetteville
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 23.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 24.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 26.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 28.8% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Fayetteville: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 89.0% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 90.2% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 91.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 92.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Downtown Fayetteville never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 13.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Fayetteville
| Period | Downtown Fayetteville | Fayetteville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 13.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Fayetteville runs well above the national rate: 14.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Fayetteville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fayetteville | 1.88 | 36.3 | 18.8% | 66.8% | 19.2% | 1976 | $968 | 20.6% | 86.9% | 14.5% |
| Rockfish | 2.73 | 34.4 | 21.0% | 26.8% | 4.1% | 2001 | $1,312 | 22.9% | 93.3% | 3.3% |
| Mount Pleasant Area | 2.89 | 40.6 | 8.8% | 14.3% | 13.8% | 1984 | $1,190 | 26.5% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Fairview | 2.96 | 40.6 | 7.0% | 9.6% | 8.1% | 1989 | $1,464 | 26.4% | 94.3% | 1.3% |
| Car Town | 2.31 | 38.5 | 10.1% | 41.4% | 15.1% | 1950 | $1,248 | 16.5% | 94.6% | 4.8% |
| Becton Park | 2.72 | 35.9 | 22.7% | 36.0% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,509 | 21.6% | 80.0% | 7.8% |
| Marshbrooke | 2.78 | 35.4 | 12.0% | 37.4% | 6.0% | 1995 | $1,823 | 37.0% | 88.6% | 2.9% |
| Hickory Ridge | 2.95 | 39.0 | 12.4% | 43.6% | 5.1% | 1985 | $1,515 | 17.6% | 76.9% | 6.8% |
| Marlwood | 3.06 | 34.2 | 17.4% | 38.9% | 7.0% | 1981 | $1,350 | 22.6% | 83.8% | 9.8% |
| Providence Estates East | 3.07 | 43.8 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 5.3% | 2003 | $2,381 | 63.3% | 95.2% | 7.2% |
| Harris-Houston | 2.15 | 29.8 | 12.7% | 67.9% | 6.5% | 2002 | $1,293 | 42.4% | 89.1% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH · Michigan-Martin, Detroit, MI · Los Jardines, San Antonio, TX · Strathmore, Syracuse, NY · Lockhill Estates, San Antonio, TX · Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA · Jacksonville Heights South, Jacksonville, FL · Central Topeka 2, Topeka, KS · Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI · Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Fayetteville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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