Fayetteville, AR Demographics

A map of Fayetteville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	69,531	69,228	70.0%	73.7%
Multiracial	11,983	6,007	12.1%	6.4%
Hispanic	9,094	8,082	9.2%	8.6%
Black	4,807	5,956	4.8%	6.3%
Asian	2,415	2,987	2.4%	3.2%
Native American/Other	1,489	1,689	1.5%	1.8%

Fayetteville, Arkansas has an estimated population of 99,319, an increase from the 93,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 12.1% Multiracial, 9.2% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 2.4% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fayetteville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fayetteville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fayetteville, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fayetteville is ranked the 2nd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fayetteville was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fayetteville's White Population

69,531 residents of Fayetteville, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fayetteville is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Fayetteville ranks 405th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayetteville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Fayetteville's population has decreased from 73.7% to 70.0%.

Fayetteville is more White than neighboring Johnson (64.2% White), and Springdale (34.3% White). Fayetteville is less White than neighboring Greenland (73.9% White), Farmington (73.9% White), and Tontitown (72.4% White).

Fayetteville's Black Population

4,807 residents of Fayetteville, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fayetteville is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fayetteville ranks 214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayetteville's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Black residents' share of Fayetteville's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.8%.

Fayetteville is more Black than neighboring Farmington (3.4% Black), Springdale (2.1% Black), and Tontitown (2.9% Black). Fayetteville is less Black than neighboring Johnson (5.4% Black), and Greenland (9.2% Black).

Fayetteville's Asian Population

2,415 residents of Fayetteville, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fayetteville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Fayetteville ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayetteville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Fayetteville's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.4%.

Fayetteville is more Asian than neighboring Greenland (0.2% Asian), and Farmington (0.3% Asian). Fayetteville is less Asian than neighboring Johnson (4.8% Asian), and Tontitown (4% Asian).

Fayetteville's Hispanic Population

9,094 residents of Fayetteville, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fayetteville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Fayetteville ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayetteville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fayetteville's population has increased from 8.6% to 9.2%.

Fayetteville is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenland (5.7% Hispanic), Farmington (5.8% Hispanic), and Tontitown (6.3% Hispanic). Fayetteville is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnson (16.2% Hispanic), and Springdale (42.1% Hispanic).

Fayetteville's Native American/Other Population

1,489 residents of Fayetteville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fayetteville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fayetteville ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayetteville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fayetteville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Fayetteville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Johnson (0.5% Native American/Other), Greenland (0.5% Native American/Other), and Farmington (0.8% Native American/Other). Fayetteville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (9.3% Native American/Other), and Tontitown (3.1% Native American/Other).

Fayetteville's Multiracial Population

11,983 residents of Fayetteville, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fayetteville is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Fayetteville ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayetteville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 99.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Fayetteville's population has increased from 6.4% to 12.1%.

Fayetteville is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnson (8.9% Multiracial), Greenland (10.5% Multiracial), Springdale (9.9% Multiracial), and Tontitown (11.3% Multiracial). Fayetteville is less Multiracial than neighboring Farmington (15.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.