Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville: The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Fayetteville is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Fear Botanical Garden and the Fort Bragg Museum.

About

Fayetteville is a city located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 200,564 and a population density of 518 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 211,705 inhabitants.

The city was created 262 years ago in 1761.

Fayetteville is a city located in southeastern North Carolina. With over 210,000 residents in the metro area, it is the sixth largest city in North Carolina.

History and Origins

Fayetteville was founded in 1789 and named after the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette. It has long served as a major military community.

Key historical facts:

  • Founded in 1789 as the commercial center of the Cape Fear River Valley
  • Named in honor of the French general Lafayette
  • Home to one of the largest military bases, Fort Bragg, since 1918
  • Suffered damage from Hurricane Florence in 2018

Economy and Major Industries

The economy relies heavily on defense, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and technology. Top employers are:

  • Fort Bragg Army Installation
  • Goodyear Tire manufacturing
  • Walmart distribution center
  • Fayetteville VA Medical Center

Attractions and Things to Do

Popular sites include:

  • Airborne & Special Operations Museum about Fort Bragg
  • Cape Fear River Trail for biking and riverside views
  • Fayetteville Museum of Art and some historic homes
  • Golfing at Anderson Creek or Gates Four Country Clubs
  • Nightlife in the Hay Street entertainment district

Fayetteville offers military heritage, outdoor recreation, and amenities in southeastern North Carolina.

Fayetteville locator map
Location of Fayetteville on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Fayetteville

Population : 211,705 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Cumberland County
Phone Area Codes : 910
Area : 387.43 km2
Named for : Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
Altitude : 262 feet / 80 meters
Capital city : Fayetteville is capital of Cumberland County
Establishment : January 01, 1762 (262 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 13:21:32 (8th December 2024)
Postal code : 28301
Density : 546 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.26% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Fayetteville is located at 35°3'10"N 78°52'42"W (35.0526600, -78.8783600).

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Demographics

The population of Fayetteville increased by 5.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1790 1,536 - 62464
2010 200,564 99.23% census
2011 208,745 3.92% estimation process
2012 208,884 0.07% estimation process
2013 211,069 1.04% estimation process
2014 210,076 -0.47% estimation process
2015 209,596 -0.23% estimation process
2016 211,065 0.7% estimation process
2017 209,091 -0.94% estimation process
2018 210,748 0.79% estimation process
2019 211,657 0.43% estimation process
2020 211,705 0.02% estimation process

Fayetteville zip code is 28301. County name: Cumberland, County fips: 37051

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Best Things to Do in Fayetteville

1 DEFY Fayetteville

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2 Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation

Rating: 4.9 (2365)

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3 Festival Park

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4 Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Rating: 4.6 (1295)

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Cape Fear Botanical Garden

5 Honeycutt Park

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Where ot Eat in Fayetteville

1 Texas Roadhouse

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2 Joe's Crab Shack

Rating: 3.8 (2355)

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3 Outback Steakhouse

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4 Mi Casita Hope Mills

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5 Chuck E. Cheese

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Where to Stay in Fayetteville

1 Quality Inn Fayetteville I-95

Rating: 3.7 (538)

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2 Red Roof Inn Fayetteville I-95

Rating: 3.5 (463)

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3 Holiday Inn & Suites Fayetteville W-Fort Bragg Area, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.3 (201)

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Holiday Inn & Suites Fayetteville W-Fort Bragg Area, an IHG Hotel

Other Places in Fayetteville

1 The City of Fayetteville

Rating: 2.2 (13)

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The City of Fayetteville

2 VA Medical Center-Fayetteville: Yang Frank Yun-P MD

Rating: 4.8 (4)

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VA Medical Center-Fayetteville: Yang Frank Yun-P MD

3 NC Forest Service, District 6 Headquarters

Rating: 3.5 (2)

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4 Fayetteville City Manager

Rating: 5 (1)

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5 Fayetteville Human Resources

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7 Fayetteville City Rezoning

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8 Fayetteville City Annexation

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People born in Fayetteville (172)

People born in Fayetteville, including basketball player Terrell McIntyre, swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, former world record-holder Gary Hall, Sr., musician Bubba Brooks, .

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Schools in Fayetteville

College & universities near Fayetteville, NC

Code Name City ZIP
198543 Fayetteville State University Fayetteville (NC) 28301-4298
198534 Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville (NC) 28303-0236
458405 Platt College-Miller-Motte-Fayetteville Fayetteville (NC) 28311
461032 Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville (NC) 28303-5157
199689 Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville Fayetteville (NC) 28303-5364

Stations (12)

Amtrak & bus stations near Fayetteville, NC

Code Name Address Type
FAY Fayetteville 472 Hay Street RAIL
SOP Southern Pines 235 Northwest Broad Street RAIL
SSM Selma–Smithfield 500 East Railroad Street RAIL
HAM Hamlet West Main St. and North Bridges St. RAIL
CYN Cary 211 North Academy Street RAIL

Post offices near Fayetteville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fayettevill Post Office Fayetteville (NC) 28301
Fayetteville Main Post Office Fayetteville (NC) 28301
Haymoun Post Office Fayetteville (NC) 28305
Highland Post Office Fayetteville (NC) 28303
Tokay Annex Post Office Fayetteville (NC) 28301

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Other cities in Cumberland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Fort Bragg 29,183 United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina
Hope Mills 15,848 City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Spring Lake 11,980 Borough of New Jersey
Eastover 3,787 City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Vander 1,146 Township in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Stedman 1,082 City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Wade 588 City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Falcon 250 Town in North Carolina, USA
Godwin 145 City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Linden 134 Town in North Carolina, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Fayetteville distances to largest North Carolina cities