Fayetteville, NC Demographics
A map of Fayetteville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 87,193 | 41.8% |
White | 71,917 | 34.5% |
Hispanic | 26,269 | 12.6% |
Multiracial | 12,280 | 5.9% |
Asian | 6,487 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 4,355 | 2.1% |
Fayetteville, North Carolina had a population of 208,501 in 2020. It was 34.5% White, 41.8% Black, 3.1% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fayetteville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fayetteville is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Fayetteville's White Population
71,917 residents of Fayetteville identify as White, or 34.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Fayetteville considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fayetteville is ranked #693 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fayetteville is more White than neighboring Spring Lake (31.8% White). Fayetteville is less White than neighboring Hope Mills (43.2% White), Rockfish (53.7% White), Anderson Creek (50% White), and Parkton (54.6% White).
Fayetteville's Black Population
87,193 residents of Fayetteville identify as Black, or 41.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fayetteville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fayetteville is ranked #118 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fayetteville is more Black than neighboring Spring Lake (37.9% Black), Hope Mills (32.6% Black), Rockfish (21% Black), Anderson Creek (26.2% Black), and Parkton (22.2% Black).
Fayetteville's Asian Population
6,487 residents of Fayetteville identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fayetteville is ranked #63 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fayetteville is more Asian than neighboring Hope Mills (2.3% Asian), Rockfish (1.9% Asian), Anderson Creek (1.8% Asian), and Parkton (0.6% Asian). Fayetteville is less Asian than neighboring Spring Lake (3.3% Asian).
Fayetteville's Hispanic Population
26,269 residents of Fayetteville identify as Hispanic, or 12.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fayetteville is ranked #154 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fayetteville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hope Mills (12.2% Hispanic). Fayetteville is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake (17.8% Hispanic), Rockfish (13.5% Hispanic), Anderson Creek (13% Hispanic), and Parkton (13.5% Hispanic).
Fayetteville's Native American/Other Population
4,355 residents of Fayetteville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fayetteville is ranked #80 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fayetteville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake (2.4% Native American/Other), Hope Mills (2.5% Native American/Other), Rockfish (3.2% Native American/Other), and Parkton (4.6% Native American/Other).
Fayetteville's Multiracial Population
12,280 residents of Fayetteville identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fayetteville is ranked #72 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fayetteville is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkton (4.6% Multiracial). Fayetteville is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Lake (6.9% Multiracial), Hope Mills (7.2% Multiracial), Rockfish (6.7% Multiracial), and Anderson Creek (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.