Fayette
City in Jefferson County, Mississippi

Fayette is a city in Jefferson County, Mississippi, with 1,445 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 282 ft (86 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alcorn State University, 12.4 miles N.
- 1,445residents (2020 Census)
- 282 ftelevation · 86 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 1,229 / sq mipopulation density
- 39069ZIP code
About Fayette
Fayette is a city in Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fayette had a population of 1,445. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.
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Living in Fayette
- Median household income
- $28,567
- Median home value
- $95,000
- Median rent
- $425/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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Fayette had 1,445 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,445 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,229 per sq mi (475 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayette at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,445 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7122° N, 91.0621° W |
| ZIP code | 39069 |
| Official website | fayettems.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2824500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayette
- Alcorn State University12.4 mi N
- Roxie14.1 mi S
- Pattison16.2 mi NE
- Port Gibson17.5 mi N
- St. Joseph, LA17.8 mi NW
- Meadville19.4 mi SE
- Morgantown19.5 mi SW
- Waterproof, LA20.1 mi W
- Bude21.2 mi SE
- Hermanville21.4 mi NE
- Natchez22.4 mi SW
- Spokane, LA23.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fayette
What county is Fayette in?
Fayette is in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Fayette, MS?
1,445 people lived in Fayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayette, MS?
The ZIP code of Fayette is 39069.
What is the elevation of Fayette?
282 feet (86 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayette?
Alcorn State University (12.4 mi), Roxie (14.1 mi), Pattison (16.2 mi), Port Gibson (17.5 mi), St. Joseph (17.8 mi).
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