Population 9,335 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fayetteville
Household size in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Fayetteville are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.1 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Fayetteville skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.2, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only six are older.
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 Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in Fayetteville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Fayetteville has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Fayetteville
Renters in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fayetteville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Fayetteville: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 7.0 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 Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Fayetteville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania overall, where the median home dates to 1967. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $798 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,000 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Fayetteville runs $1,029 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $313 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Fayetteville
Bachelor's degrees in Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Fayetteville than nationally: 28.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fayetteville: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Fayetteville
| Period | Fayetteville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fayetteville has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Fayetteville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 2.28 | 52.1 | 5.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 1979 | $1,029 | 28.1% | 94.7% | 3.2% |
| Cold Spring | 2.88 | 40.1 | 11.1% | 4.7% | 14.7% | 1987 | $1,246 | 28.0% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Mont Alto | 2.34 | 40.8 | 5.4% | 25.0% | 2.7% | 1972 | $1,209 | 17.0% | 89.2% | 6.8% |
| South Mountain | 2.26 | 52.1 | 4.8% | 35.9% | 4.8% | 1975 | $836 | 9.6% | 86.2% | 0.4% |
| Caledonia Park | 2.59 | 46.9 | 10.1% | 9.5% | 20.8% | 1972 | $1,084 | 27.2% | 91.5% | 3.4% |
| Blue Ridge Summit | 2.12 | 49.8 | 7.4% | 24.1% | 9.2% | 1968 | $879 | 25.0% | 87.3% | 9.2% |
| Chambersburg | 2.44 | 40.7 | 11.9% | 36.2% | 5.8% | 1977 | $1,196 | 28.0% | 90.5% | 4.5% |
| Scotland | 2.51 | 38.1 | 9.3% | 25.3% | 5.5% | 1987 | $1,348 | 33.0% | 92.3% | 2.1% |
| Quincy | 2.59 | 56.7 | 4.1% | 31.2% | 19.1% | 1974 | $1,492 | 19.2% | 90.4% | 14.4% |
| Mainsville | 2.61 | 37.1 | 10.5% | 17.8% | 2.0% | 1992 | $922 | 17.3% | 90.8% | 3.5% |
| Orrtanna | 2.59 | 47.3 | 13.9% | 14.9% | 16.8% | 1970 | $925 | 28.6% | 88.8% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 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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