The population of Fayetteville, AR was estimated to be 98,000 in 2022. The median age of the Fayetteville population is 27.7.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fayetteville, AR is about 16% lower than the national average. The median household income in Fayetteville is $47,350.
Fayetteville, AR Education
High School Graduate: 20%
Some College: 20%
Associates Degree: 7%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 53%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 50%
High School Graduate: 72%
Some College: 81%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 86%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 5%
High School Graduate: 8%
Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Fayetteville, AR. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Washington
Fayetteville Job Market
Fayetteville, a city of 93,000, is located in northwest Arkansas close to the Missouri and Kansas borders. It is a fast growing metro area and college town, home to the University of Arkansas. Top industries in Fayetteville include Government, Professional and Business Services, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Fayetteville is growing quickly; Walmart is one of six Fortune 500 corporations based nearby. People like working in Fayetteville because of its diverse job market and proximity to the Ozark Mountains. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Fayetteville than in the rest of the US.