Fayette, Alabama
Fayette | |
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Fayette County Courthouse in Fayette | |
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Location of Fayette in Fayette County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 33°41′40″N 87°49′51″W / 33.69444°N 87.83083°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.63 sq mi (22.36 km2) |
| • Land | 8.55 sq mi (22.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.081 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,285 |
| • Density | 501.2/sq mi (193.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35555 |
| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-25840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403599[1] |
| Website | fayetteal |
Fayette is a city in and the county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fayette had a population of 4,285.[3]
History
Originally known as "La Fayette", it incorporated on January 15, 1821.[4] When Fayette County was created in 1824, the town's name was officially changed to "Fayette Court House", though it was also known as "Fayetteville", which was the name shown on maps and on the U.S. Census in 1880 and 1890. It was officially shortened to "Fayette" in 1898.
In 1928, Victor and Lucy Patterson began manufacturing Golden Eagle Syrup in Fayette. The syrup is still produced locally in a manufacturing facility in downtown Fayette.[5]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.4 km2), of which 8.5 square miles (22.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.95%, is water.[6]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fayette has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
| Climate data for Fayette, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–2011 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 84 (29) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
105 (41) |
110 (43) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
97 (36) |
87 (31) |
86 (30) |
110 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 72.0 (22.2) |
76.1 (24.5) |
82.9 (28.3) |
87.3 (30.7) |
91.4 (33.0) |
96.4 (35.8) |
99.0 (37.2) |
98.4 (36.9) |
94.6 (34.8) |
88.0 (31.1) |
80.2 (26.8) |
72.6 (22.6) |
100.1 (37.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.6 (12.6) |
59.3 (15.2) |
67.9 (19.9) |
75.8 (24.3) |
82.8 (28.2) |
89.1 (31.7) |
91.8 (33.2) |
90.9 (32.7) |
86.5 (30.3) |
76.5 (24.7) |
65.2 (18.4) |
57.1 (13.9) |
74.8 (23.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 44.5 (6.9) |
48.3 (9.1) |
55.5 (13.1) |
62.9 (17.2) |
70.8 (21.6) |
78.0 (25.6) |
81.3 (27.4) |
80.0 (26.7) |
74.9 (23.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
53.0 (11.7) |
46.8 (8.2) |
63.3 (17.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34.4 (1.3) |
37.2 (2.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
50.0 (10.0) |
58.9 (14.9) |
67.0 (19.4) |
70.7 (21.5) |
69.2 (20.7) |
63.3 (17.4) |
51.3 (10.7) |
40.9 (4.9) |
36.5 (2.5) |
51.9 (11.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 15.6 (−9.1) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
32.6 (0.3) |
42.9 (6.1) |
54.7 (12.6) |
61.8 (16.6) |
60.6 (15.9) |
45.8 (7.7) |
32.3 (0.2) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
12.0 (−11.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −5 (−21) |
0 (−18) |
8 (−13) |
25 (−4) |
32 (0) |
41 (5) |
49 (9) |
49 (9) |
33 (1) |
21 (−6) |
6 (−14) |
−1 (−18) |
−5 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.45 (138) |
5.45 (138) |
5.30 (135) |
5.81 (148) |
3.95 (100) |
5.20 (132) |
4.88 (124) |
4.01 (102) |
3.33 (85) |
3.49 (89) |
4.28 (109) |
5.73 (146) |
56.88 (1,446) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.8 | 10.4 | 10.1 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 107.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA[8] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010)[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 180 | — | |
| 1900 | 452 | — | |
| 1910 | 636 | 40.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,741 | 173.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,109 | 21.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,668 | 26.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,707 | 38.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,227 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,568 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 5,287 | 15.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,909 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,922 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,619 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,285 | −7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2013 Estimate[11] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Fayette had a population of 4,285, 1,796 households, and 1,178 families. The median age was 44.4 years. 21.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 80.9 males age 18 and over.[12][13]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[14]
There were 1,796 households in Fayette, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 37.4% were married-couple households, 18.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 40.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]
There were 2,095 housing units, of which 14.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.1%.[12]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,942 | 68.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,066 | 24.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 28 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 140 | 3.3% |
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 4,619 people, 1,924 households, and 1,206 families living in the city. The population density was 530.2 inhabitants per square mile (204.7/km2). There were 2,239 housing units at an average density of 257.4 per square mile (99.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.4% White, 24.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.[15] Of the 1,924 households 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.8% of households were one person and 14.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.
The age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The median household income was $31,705 and the median family income was $41,905. Males had a median income of $34,271 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,602. About 15.4% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 4,922 people, 2,092 households, and 1,303 families living in the city. The population density was 575.1 inhabitants per square mile (222.0/km2). There were 2,336 housing units at an average density of 273.0 per square mile (105.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.34% White, 23.38% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. One percent of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.[16] Of the 2,092 households 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 35.5% of households were one person and 19.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.
The age distribution was 21.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males.
The median household income was $25,714 and the median family income was $36,589. Males had a median income of $29,857 versus $21,899 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,553. About 12.5% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
- Fayette Aquatic Center[17]
Government
Fayette is organized in a mayor-council form of city government, with a mayor elected citywide and five council members elected from districts.[18]
Education
Bevill State Community College has a location in Fayette.
Media
Notable people
- John H. Bankhead, member of the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate
- Mike Davis, Detroit Mercy Titans men's basketball head coach
- Aaron Fultz, former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
- Ronnie McCollum, professional basketball player
- Devin Moore, convict who sparked a controversy leading to the court case Strickland v. Sony
- Michael Moore, NFL player
- Charly "Carlos" Palmer, American fine artist
- Curt Porter, former offensive guard for the Denver Broncos
- Dexter Roberts, country singer; finished in seventh place on the thirteenth season of American Idol
- William Russell Smith, former mayor of Tuscaloosa, U.S. Congressman for the 4th District of Alabama, and member of the Confederate Congress [20]
- Jimmy Lee Sudduth, outsider artist and blues musician
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fayette, Alabama
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ "Fayette".
- ^ Shiver, Joshua. "Golden Eagle Syrup". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Alabama Humanities Alliance. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Fayette city, Alabama". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Climate Summary for Fayette, Alabama
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Fayette, AL". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Birmingham". National Weather Service. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ https://fayetteal.org/aquatic-center-2/
- ^ "City Council". February 28, 2016.
- ^ https://www.thealabamanewswire.com/
- ^ Williams, Benjamin (September 19, 2024). "William Russell Smith". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved February 28, 2026.