Fayette, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Fayette, Alabama is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state. The population of Fayette is estimated to be around 3,700 people. The geography of Fayette is typical for the area, with rolling hills and plenty of trees. The climate in Fayette is mild for most of the year, with temperatures generally staying in the 70s and 80s. In terms of history, Fayette was founded in 1821 and was named after a revolutionary war hero, General Lafayette. It was an important trading center during the 1800s and served as a major railroad hub until its decline in the early 1900s.

Politically, Fayette has always leaned towards conservative values and has voted Republican in nearly every election since 2000. Economically, Fayette relies heavily on agriculture as well as tourism due to its proximity to many natural attractions like Smith Lake. Schools in Fayette include a public elementary school and high school as well as several private schools offering religious education or specialized programs like Montessori or homeschooling.

Fayette also has several landmarks that draw tourists from all over the country. These include historic sites such as Old Town Hall Square which features original buildings from 1820s-era Main Street; Mabry House which was built by one of the first settlers; and Shiloh Church which features unique architecture from early settlers who moved into the area before Alabama became a state. Visitors can also take advantage of outdoor activities like fishing on Smith Lake or hiking along one of many trails located nearby.

Population: 4,922. Estimated population in July 2024: 4,761 (-3.3% change)
Males: 2,208 (44.9%), Females: 2,714 (55.1%)

Fayette County

Zip code: 35555

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.6 years
Median household income: $25,714
Median house value: $68,300

Population by Race

Races in Fayette:

• White Non-Hispanic (74.8%)
• Black (23.4%)
• Hispanic (1.0%)
• Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (22.7%), English (8.8%), Irish (6.1%), German (2.4%), Scottish (1.1%), Scotch-Irish (1.1%).

Elevation: 360 feet

Land area: 8.6 square miles

Population by Education

Fayette, Alabama is a small town located in Fayette County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,818. The county seat of Fayette is the largest city in the county and is located near the intersection of US Highway 43 and State Route 18. The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles and a population density of 456 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Fayette is 79% White, 17% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.3% from other races and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos comprise 3.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in Fayette was $31,369, and the median income for a family was $40,523 in 2018 dollars. Approximately 22% of families and 24% of individuals were below the poverty line including 36% under age 18 and 20% over age 65; however there has been an overall increase in prosperity since 2010 when those figures were 32%, 27%, 48%, and 35%, respectively.. Among those aged 25 years or older 83 percent have graduated high school while 13 percent have obtained their bachelor’s degree or higher education level as compared to 86 percent and 18 percent statewide respectively.. The unemployment rate in Fayette is 7%.

Fayette’s economy consists primarily of small businesses such as restaurants, retail stores, service businesses such as auto repair shops and beauty salons along with manufacturing companies such as Bostik Inc., which produces adhesives for industrial use; Bekaert Corporation which manufactures wire rope; K&K Manufacturing which produces plastic products; Diversi-Tech Manufacturing which manufactures automotive components; Waco Tire Company which makes tires; Carbo Ceramics which makes ceramic proppants used in drilling operations; and J&J Machine Works which produces farm equipment parts among others.. These companies provide much needed jobs to local residents who otherwise may not be able to find employment elsewhere due to their rural location..

For population 25 years and over in Fayette

• High school or higher: 68.6%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.2%
• Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
• Unemployed: 8.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 20.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fayette city

• Never married: 18.0%
• Now married: 57.3%
• Separated: 3.5%
• Widowed: 13.1%
• Divorced: 8.1%

1.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -71 (-1.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Fayette:

• FAYETTE MED CTR AND LONG TERM CARE UNI (1653 TEMPLE AVENUE NORTH)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Fayette:

• CARRAWAY NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; WINFIELD, AL)
• MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 34 miles; HAMILTON, AL)
• NORTHPORT MEDICAL CENTER (about 37 miles; NORTHPORT, AL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Fayette:

• TUSCALOOSA REGIONAL (about 37 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Abbreviation: TCL)
• COLUMBUS AFB (about 42 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Abbreviation: CBM)
• GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 55 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; Abbreviation: GTR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Fayette:

• RICHARD ARTHUR FIELD (about 3 miles; FAYETTE, AL; Abbreviation: M95)
• LAMAR COUNTY (about 21 miles; VERNON, AL; Abbreviation: M55)
• NORTH PICKENS (about 25 miles; REFORM, AL; Abbreviation: 3M8)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fayette:

• UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 32 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
• SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,635)
• MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 45 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
• BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; SUMITON, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,670)
• ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)
• UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 64 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 12,178)
• MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 14,613)

Schools

Public high school in Fayette:

• FAYETTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 478; Location: 202 14TH COURT NE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Fayette:

• FAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 637; Location: 509 2ND ST NE; Grades: KG – 04)
• FAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 540; Location: 418 3RD AVE NE; Grades: 04 – 08)
• HUBBERTVILLE SCHOOL (Students: 386; Location: 7360 COUNTY ROAD 49; Grades: KG – 12)

Libraries

Library in Fayette:

• FAYETTE COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $108,002; Location: 326 TEMPLE AVENUE N; 24,923 books; 545 audio materials; 1,202 video materials; 27 serial subscriptions)