Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
Fayetteville: City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States
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 261 years ago in 1761.
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 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:33:29 (7th February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 28301 |
| Density : | 546 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fayetteville is located at 35°3'10"N 78°52'42"W (35.0526600, -78.8783600).
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Official website of Fayetteville
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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 |
Best Things to Do in Fayetteville
1 DEFY Fayetteville
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2 Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation
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3 Festival Park
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4 Cape Fear Botanical Garden
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5 Honeycutt Park
352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Fayetteville
1 Texas Roadhouse
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2 Joe's Crab Shack
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3 Outback Steakhouse
505 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Mi Casita Hope Mills
5584 Camden Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Chuck E. Cheese
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Where to Stay in Fayetteville
1 Quality Inn Fayetteville I-95
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2 Red Roof Inn Fayetteville I-95
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3 Holiday Inn & Suites Fayetteville W-Fort Bragg Area, an IHG Hotel
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Other Places in Fayetteville
1 The City of Fayetteville
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 ➦ Show Map
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2 VA Medical Center-Fayetteville: Yang Frank Yun-P MD
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3 NC Forest Service, District 6 Headquarters
221 Airport Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fayetteville City Manager
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 ➦ Show Map
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5 Fayetteville Human Resources
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 ➦ Show Map
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6 Fayetteville Community Development
433 Hay St # 309, Fayetteville, NC 28301 ➦ Show Map
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7 Fayetteville City Rezoning
400 Airport Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 ➦ Show Map
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8 Fayetteville City Annexation
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 ➦ Show Map
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9 Vetern Administration Medical Center
2300 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States ➦ Show Map
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10 Fayetteville Finance Department
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- Ellen S. Baker (astronaut) she was born in 27/04/1953
- Walter B. Jones, Sr. (American politician (1913-1992)) he was born in 19/08/1913
- James C. Dobbin (American politician (1814-1857)) he was born in 17/01/1814
- Demetria Washington (sprinter) she was born in 31/12/1979
- Doug Brochu (American actor) he was born in 29/09/1990
- Michael Joiner (basketball player) he was born in 28/10/1981
- Hiram Rhodes Revels (American politician (1827-1901)) he was born in 27/09/1827
- Kevin Barnes (American football defensive back) he was born in 15/09/1986
- Dagny Knutson (swimmer) she was born in 18/01/1992
- Bertha Harris (novelist) she was born in 17/12/1937
- Brad Miller (American politician) he was born in 19/05/1953
- William Beck Ochiltree (American politician (1811-1867)) he was born in 18/10/1811
- Shea Ralph (American basketball player and coach) she was born in 12/03/1978
- Tina Brooks (American musician) he was born in 07/06/1932
- Charles Grandison Rose III (American politician (1939-2012)) he was born in 10/08/1939
- Marcus Faison (Belgian-American basketball player) he was born in 18/02/1978
- Henry Washington Hilliard (Confederate Army general (1808-1892)) he was born in 04/08/1808
- Aaron Curry (American football player) he was born in 06/04/1986
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 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Fayetteville , Arkansas county seat of Washington County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 89,576 people.
- Fayetteville , Georgia town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia with a population of 18,328 people.
- Fayetteville , Tennessee city in Tennessee with a population of 7,009 people.
- Fayetteville , New York village in Onondaga County, New York with a population of 4,028 people.
- Fayetteville , West Virginia town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia with a population of 2,684 people.
- Fayetteville , Illinois village in St. Clair County, Illinois with a population of 336 people.
- Fayetteville , Ohio village in Brown County, Ohio with a population of 316 people.
- Fayetteville , Texas town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia with a population of 257 people.
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
