Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia
Fayetteville: Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
About
Fayetteville is a town located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,892 and a population density of 201 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,684 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fayetteville
| Population : | 2,684 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 25840 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 14.41 km2 |
| Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Altitude : | 1,818 feet / 554, 554 meters |
| Capital city : | Fayetteville is capital of Fayette County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:44:39 (5th February 2023) |
| Density : | 186 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fayetteville is located at 38°3'10"N 81°6'14"W (38.0528900, -81.1039900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fayetteville decreased by 7.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1900 | 413 | - | |
| 2010 | 2,892 | 85.72% | census |
| 2011 | 2,950 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,948 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,931 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,909 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,885 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,852 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,808 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,763 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,720 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,684 | -1.34% | estimation process |
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People born in Fayetteville (2)
People born in Fayetteville, including professional wrestler Brandi Alexander, Alderson Propps, .
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Schools in Fayetteville
College & universities near Fayetteville, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413176 | Fayette Institute of Technology | Oak Hill (WV) | 25901 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fayetteville, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Post offices near Fayetteville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fayettevill Post Office | Fayetteville (WV) | 25840 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Fayetteville , North Carolina city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 211,705 people.
- 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 , 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 Fayette County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Fayette County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 8,140 | City in West Virginia |
| Fayette | 4,619 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Salem | 1,511 | City in West Virginia |
| Mount Hope | 1,377 | City in West Virginia |
| Ansted | 1,300 | Town in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Smithers | 726 | Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Powellton | 619 | Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Gauley Bridge | 545 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Pine Grove | 472 | Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Meadow Bridge | 344 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Pax | 150 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fayetteville distances to largest West Virginia cities
