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Fayetteville, NC

Founded 1762Cumberland CountyElev. 80 m
Population
209,692
Median home
$171,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
69
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Fayetteville

With about 209,692 residents, Fayetteville is one of North Carolina's notable places. Fayetteville was founded in 1762 and sits in Cumberland County. The median age is 30.7 and the median household income is $56,395. Homes carry a median value of $171,900, and about 47% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (41%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
209,692
Median age
30.7
Median household income
$56,395
Per-capita income
$31,467
Poverty rate
18.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg. commute
18.9 min
Work from home
6.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White34.8%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black41%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.4%
Sales & office21.6%
Service20%
Production, transportation & material moving16.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$171,900
Median gross rent
$1,179/mo
Owner-occupied
46.5%
Median year built
1983
Households
81,499
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fayetteville has 69 public schools — 37 elementary, 13 middle, 16 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 16 schools
Reading40%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alger B. Wilkins High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cape Fear HighHighGrades 9–12
Cross Creek Early CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Cumberland International Early CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Cumberland PolytechnicHighGrades 9–13
Douglas Byrd HighHighGrades 9–12
E E Smith HighHighGrades 9–12
Jack Britt HighHighGrades 9–12
Massey Hill Classical HighHighGrades 9–12
Pine Forest HighHighGrades 9–12
Ramsey Street HighHighGrades 9–12
Reid Ross Classical HighHighGrades 9–12
Seventy-First HighHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime130% above national
Fayetteville888
North Carolina404
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime66% above national
Fayetteville3,234
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fayetteville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fayetteville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cumberland County
Winter weatherVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fayetteville is in Cumberland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fayetteville was founded in 1762 and sits in Cumberland County. Elevation ~80 m.

Population trend
226K0209,69217902024
Map of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
Where Fayetteville is
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Historic places

50 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Market HouseAtlantic Coast Line Railroad StationCamp Ground Methodist ChurchCape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Passenger DepotCarolina TheaterEvans Metropolitan AME Zion ChurchFayetteville Ice and Manufacturing Company:Plant and Engineer's HouseFayetteville Mutual Insurance Company Building
Notable people from Fayetteville
George FloydBrian Tyree HenryEllen S. BakerHiram Rhodes RevelsDoug BrochuDennis Smith Jr.Troy McLawhornGary Hall, Sr.Tina BrooksRobert Hines
People searches in Fayetteville
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Nearby cities
Sanford (31 mi)Fuquay-Varina (37 mi)Holly Springs (40 mi)Apex (45 mi)Garner (47 mi)Cary (49 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fayetteville, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Marc Anthony Martinez, 31
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28304
AKA Marc A Martinez
Mark Allen Davis, 65
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28301
AKA Mark A Davis, Markus Davis
Markus Martavian Miller, 32
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28304
AKA Markus Miller, Marcus Miller
Martin Richard Jr Smith, 64
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28306
AKA Martin R Smith, Martin R Jr Smith
Marvin Bernard Smith, 58
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28301
AKA Jimmy Love, Marvin Bernard Sr Smith
Miguel Angel Perez, 54
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28304
AKA X Angel, Perez Angel
Edward Leroy Mayers, 72
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28303
AKA Edward Mayer, Edward L Mayers
Edward Taylor, 62
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28306
AKA Edward Alexander Taylor
Edward Alexander Taylor, 62
Fayetteville · 28306
AKA Eddie A Taylor, Eddie Alexander Taylor
Kenneth Elijah Young, 65
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28312
AKA Elijah Young, Kenny Young
Paul Kristoffer Edward Walker, 54
Fayetteville · 28304
AKA X Edward, Paul Edward Walker
Paul Kristoffer Walker, 54
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28304
AKA Paul Edward Walker, Paul Kristoffer-Edward Walker
Karl Andrew Baker, 61
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28314
AKA Andrew Andrew Baker, Karl A Baker
Andre Gregory Jackson, 37
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28301
AKA X Dre, Andre Jackson
Andrew Scott Moore, 43
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28301
AKA Scott Moore, Andrew Allan Moore
Joe Willie Iv Harris, 36
Fayetteville · Cumberland County · 28314
AKA Jow Willie Harris, Joe W Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fayetteville — frequently asked

What is the population of Fayetteville, North Carolina?
Fayetteville has a population of about 209,692, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fayetteville?
The median home value in Fayetteville is $171,900, and the median gross rent is $1,179/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fayetteville safe? What is the crime rate?
Fayetteville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 888 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fayetteville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cumberland County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has 69 public schools (37 elementary, 13 middle, 16 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fayetteville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Fayetteville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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