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Fayette, MS
City in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Population
1,691
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,438
ZIP codes
0
Fayette and its ZIP codes
Fayette at a glance
- Fayette is about 23 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,567 a year, 49% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,000 (44% below Mississippi) and median rent is $425 a month.
Local data for Fayette, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,567
Poverty rate
38.0%
Median home value
$95,000
Median rent
$425/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
16.1 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Fayette.
Unemployment rate
9.1%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,083
975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,002
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.26M
FY 2026, $6,097 per person
How people get to work
Fayette, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled0.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
271
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.3%
U.S. 33.3% +19.0 pts
Diabetes
21.8%
U.S. 12.1% +9.7 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Fayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State UniversityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| RoxieTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| PattisonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Port GibsonCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| St. Joseph, LATown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| MeadvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| MorgantownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Waterproof, LATown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| HermanvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| BudeTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| NatchezCity | 23 mi | 15.8 |
| Spokane, LACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| Vidalia, LATown | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| CloverdaleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| Minorca, LACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.5 |
| Newellton, LATown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fayette, MS in?
- Fayette is in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Fayette, MS?
- About 1,691 people live in Fayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fayette?
- Nearby places include Alcorn State University (13 mi), Roxie (14 mi), Pattison (16 mi), Port Gibson (17 mi), St. Joseph, LA (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023