Fayette, Alabama

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Fayette
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Location of Fayette in Fayette County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°41′31″N87°49′56″W / 33.69194°N 87.83222°W / 33.69194; -87.83222
Country United States
State Alabama
County Fayette
Area
[1]
 • Total
8.63 sq mi (22.36 km2)
 • Land8.55 sq mi (22.14 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
371 ft (113 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,285
 • Density501.17/sq mi (193.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35555
Area code(s) 205, 659
FIPS code 01-25840
GNIS feature ID0157950
Website fayetteal.org

Fayette is a city and the county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States. The population was 4,619 at the 2010 census, [2] down from 4,922 at the 2000 census.

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History

Originally known as "La Fayette", it incorporated on January 15, 1821. [3] 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. [4]

Geography

Fayette is located in west-central Fayette County at 33°41′31″N87°49′56″W / 33.69194°N 87.83222°W / 33.69194; -87.83222 (33.692068, -87.832358). [5]

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. [2]

Climate

Climate data for Fayette, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–2011
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)10.810.410.18.17.69.99.59.16.37.18.79.6107.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.2
Source 1: NOAA [6]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 180—
1900 452—
1910 63640.7%
1920 1,741173.7%
1930 2,10921.1%
1940 2,66826.5%
1950 3,70738.9%
1960 4,22714.0%
1970 4,5688.1%
1980 5,28715.7%
1990 4,909−7.1%
2000 4,9220.3%
2010 4,619−6.2%
2020 4,285−7.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
2013 Estimate [9]

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. [10] 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.

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. [11] 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.

2020 census

Fayette racial composition [12]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)2,87767.14%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)1,05724.67%
Native American 140.33%
Asian 270.63%
Other/Mixed 1703.97%
Hispanic or Latino 1403.27%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,285 people, 1,888 households, and 1,178 families residing in the city.

Notable people

Local media

The Times-Record is the local newspaper.

The local radio stations are WLDX Big Cat and WTXT.

Activities

Government

Fayette is organized in a mayor-council form of city government, with a mayor elected citywide and five council members elected from districts. [13]

Education

Bevill State Community College has a location in Fayette.

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. [14]

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  2. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Fayette city, Alabama". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
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  14. ↑ Climate Summary for Fayette, Alabama

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