Fayette

City in Jefferson County, Mississippi

Aerial view of Fayette, Mississippi
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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.

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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Median household income
$28,567
Median home value
$95,000
Median rent
$425/mo
Median age
33.7
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Fayette, MS population

Fayette had 1,445 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,445
Density1,229 per sq mi (475 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fayette at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCity
Population1,445 (2020)
Land area1.18 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates31.7122° N, 91.0621° W
ZIP code39069
Official websitefayettems.com
Census code (GEOID)2824500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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