Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville: The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
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 264 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.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0527,-78.8784 |
| 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 (264 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:47:53 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 28301 |
| Density | 546 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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
Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1DEFY Fayetteville
361 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville, NC 28314, United States View details
Phone: +19103025400 | Website available
2Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation
100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States View details
Phone: +19106432778 | Website available
3Festival Park
335 Ray Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States View details
Phone: +19104331547 | Website available
4Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States View details
Phone: +19104860221 | Website available
5Honeycutt Park
352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States View details
Phone: +19104331568 | Website available
Where to Eat in Fayetteville
1Texas Roadhouse
4195 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States View details
Phone: +19108261288 | Website available
2Joe's Crab Shack
155 S McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States View details
Phone: +19108688422 | Website available
3Outback Steakhouse
505 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States View details
Phone: +19104879200 | Website available
4Mi Casita Hope Mills
5584 Camden Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, United States View details
Phone: +19104234950 | Website available
5Chuck E. Cheese
511 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States View details
Phone: +19104870111 | Website available
Where to Stay in Fayetteville
1Quality Inn Fayetteville I-95
1725 Jim Johnson Road off, Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312, United States View details
Phone: +19104856866 | Website available
2Red Roof Inn Fayetteville I-95
1902 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312, United States View details
Phone: +19104380748 | Website available
3Holiday Inn & Suites Fayetteville W-Fort Bragg Area, an IHG Hotel
2501 Two Bale Ln, Fayetteville, NC 28304, United States View details
Phone: +19104915352 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Fayetteville
1The City of Fayetteville
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 View details
Phone: +19104331329 | Website available
2VA Medical Center-Fayetteville: Yang Frank Yun-P MD
2300 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States View details
Phone: +19104882120 | Website available
3NC Forest Service, District 6 Headquarters
221 Airport Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, United States View details
Phone: +19104372620 | Website available
4Fayetteville City Manager
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 View details
Phone: +19104331990 | Website available
5RiverBluff
1437 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 View details
Phone: +19104762005 | Website available
6Fayetteville City Clerk
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 View details
Phone: +19104331989
7Fayetteville City Administration
455 Grove St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 View details
Phone: +19104331990
8Fayetteville Human Resources
433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 View details
Phone: +19104331635 | Website available
9Sandhills Family Heritage Association
310 Green St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States View details
Phone: +19104970628 | Website available
10Fayetteville City Rezoning
400 Airport Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 View details
Phone: +19104331056 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fayetteville, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fayetteville, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
| Eutaw Post Office | Fayetteville (NC) | 28303 |
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- Fayetteville, Arkansas The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. 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. 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