Fayette, Mississippi

Fayette: City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Mississippi

About

Fayette is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,614 and a population density of 530 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,432 inhabitants.

Fayette locator map
Location of Fayette on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Fayette

Population : 1,432 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Mississippi (United States)
County : Jefferson County
Postal code : 39069
Phone Area Codes : 601
Area : 3.04 km2
Altitude : 282 feet / 86 meters
Capital city : Fayette is capital of Jefferson County
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 09:39:25 (25th November 2024)
Density : 470 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -12.71% (2010-2020)
Jefferson County Mississippi Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Fayette Highlighted locator map image
Jefferson County Mississippi Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Fayette Highlighted
Jefferson County Mississippi Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Fayette Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Fayette is located at 31°42'42"N 91°3'38"W (31.7115500, -91.0606600).

Fayette map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fayette decreased by 12.71% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,614 - census
2011 1,561 -3.4% estimation process
2012 1,618 3.52% estimation process
2013 1,613 -0.31% estimation process
2014 1,590 -1.45% estimation process
2015 1,555 -2.25% estimation process
2016 1,518 -2.44% estimation process
2017 1,502 -1.07% estimation process
2018 1,462 -2.74% estimation process
2019 1,436 -1.81% estimation process
2020 1,432 -0.28% estimation process

Fayette zip code is 39069. County name: Jefferson, County fips: 28063

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People born in Fayette (4)

People born in Fayette, including United States admiral, Astronaut and the 8th NASA administrator Richard H. Truly, football player Dudley Guice, Jr., chemist William E. Wallace, .

List

  • Alvin Hall (American football defensive back) he was born in 12/08/1934

Schools in Fayette

College & universities near Fayette, MS

Code Name City ZIP
175342 Alcorn State University Alcorn State (MS) 39096-7500

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Fayette, MS

Code Name Address Type
BRH Brookhaven East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. RAIL
HAZ Hazlehurst station North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. RAIL
VKS Vicksburg, MS 1295 South Frontage Road BUS
MCB McComb 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. RAIL
JAN Union Station 300 W. Capital Street RAIL

Post offices near Fayette

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fay Post Office Fayette (MS) 39069

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  • Fayette , Pennsylvania city in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States with a population of 3,560 people.
  • Fayette , Missouri city in Howard County, Missouri with a population of 2,682 people.
  • Fayette , Indiana unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana with a population of 2,575 people.
  • Fayette , Iowa city in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,378 people.
  • Fayette , Ohio village in Fulton County, Ohio with a population of 1,232 people.
  • Fayette , Maine town in Maine with a population of 1,172 people.
  • Fayette , Michigan township of Michigan in Delta County with a population of 1,049 people.
  • Fayette , Wisconsin civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin with a population of 404 people.
  • Fayette , Utah town in Sanpete County, Utah, United States with a population of 266 people.
  • Fayette , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 251 people.

Distance to Other Cities

Fayette distances to largest Mississippi cities