Fayette County, Alabama
Fayette County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,241 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,241 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fayette. The county was created 201 years ago in 1824.
County Snapshot
Fayette County at a glance
Fayette County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Alabama counties
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FayettePopulation 4,249
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Quick Facts about Fayette County
| Population | 16,241 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County |
| Plate code | 32 |
| Area | 1630 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7212,-87.7389 |
| Named for | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Capital | Fayette |
| Establishment | December 20, 1824 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:52:30 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fayette County is located at 33°43'16"N 87°44'20"W (33.7212100, -87.7388600). It has 5 neighbors: Lamar County, Marion County, Pickens County, Tuscaloosa County and Walker County.
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The largest city of Fayette County is Fayette with a population of 4,249. Other cities include, Berry population 1,086 and Belk population 206. See all Fayette County cities & populated places.
Fayette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 4,249 | City in Howard County, Missouri |
| Berry | 1,086 | Town in Alabama |
| Belk | 206 | Town in Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
Official website of Fayette County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fayette County decreased by 6.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,052 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,945 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,824 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,772 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,696 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,563 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,466 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,445 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,302 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,241 | -0.38% | estimation process |
People born in Fayette County (1)
American politician Cas Robinson was born in Fayette County
Other places with the same name (10)
- Fayette County, Kentucky county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 324,735 people.
- Fayette County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 128,126 people.
- Fayette County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 115,821 people.
- Fayette County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 42,062 people.
- Fayette County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 41,620 people.
- Fayette County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 28,579 people.
- Fayette County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 25,547 people.
- Fayette County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 22,892 people.
- Fayette County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 21,264 people.
- Fayette County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 19,258 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |