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72701

Fayetteville, AR

Total Population
47,780
Median Household Income
$49,169
Median Home Value
$299,600
Median Rent
$896

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$49,169
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$299,600
100.3% above state median
Rent
$896
100% above state median
Median Age
24.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fayetteville, AR

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 43.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 24.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 23.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$49,169
-34.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-86,992,046
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.32 people

Total Households
17,582
Family Households
34.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.0%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.2%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.4%
Total Employed Residents:9,789

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.4%
1,174 workers
Public Transit
1.0%
175 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,387
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.3%
21,292 employed
Labor Force
22,864
1,535 unemployed
Median Age
24.3 years
Per Capita Income
$29,220
Poverty Rate
23.2%

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