Fayette, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fayette
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
Fayette County Courthouse in Fayette
|
|||
|
|||
Location of Fayette in Fayette County, Alabama.
|
|||
| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Fayette | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.63 sq mi (22.36 km2) | ||
| • Land | 8.55 sq mi (22.14 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
|
|||
| • Total | 4,285 | ||
| • Density | 501.17/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 ID | 0157950 | ||
Fayette is a city located in Fayette County, Alabama, in the United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the local government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 4,285 people lived in Fayette.
Contents
History of Fayette
Fayette has an interesting history, starting with a different name!
Early Days and Name Changes
The city was first called "La Fayette" when it became an official town on January 15, 1821. When Fayette County was created in 1824, the town's name was changed to "Fayette Court House."
It was also known as "Fayetteville" for a while. This name appeared on maps and in the U.S. Census records in the late 1800s. Finally, in 1898, the name was officially shortened to "Fayette."
Golden Eagle Syrup
In 1928, Victor and Lucy Patterson started making a special product in Fayette called Golden Eagle Syrup. This sweet syrup is still made in Fayette today. You can find its manufacturing facility right in the downtown area.
Geography and Climate
Fayette is located in the western-central part of Fayette County.
Location and Area
The city's exact location is at 33 degrees, 41 minutes, 31 seconds North and 87 degrees, 49 minutes, 56 seconds West. This helps pinpoint it on a map.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fayette covers a total area of about 22.4 square kilometers (or 8.63 square miles). Most of this area, about 22.1 square kilometers (8.55 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Weather Patterns
Fayette experiences a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool.
| Climate data for Fayette, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–2011 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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) | 10.8 | 10.4 | 10.1 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 107.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Population and Demographics
The population of Fayette has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 180 | — | |
| 1900 | 452 | — | |
| 1910 | 636 | 40.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,741 | 173.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,109 | 21.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,668 | 26.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,707 | 38.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,227 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,568 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 5,287 | 15.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,909 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,922 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,619 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,285 | −7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
|||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,619 people living in Fayette. These people lived in 1,924 households. About 1,206 of these households were families.
The city's population was made up of different groups. About 73.4% were White, and 24.3% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American and Asian people. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2020
The most recent census in 2020 showed that Fayette had 4,285 people. There were 1,888 households and 1,178 families living in the city.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,877 | 67.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,057 | 24.67% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.63% |
| Other/Mixed | 170 | 3.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 | 3.27% |
Notable People from Fayette
Many interesting people have come from Fayette. Here are a few:
- Mike Davis – A head coach for college basketball.
- Aaron Fultz – A former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
- Ronnie McCollum – A professional basketball player.
- Michael Moore – An NFL (National Football League) player.
- Charly "Carlos" Palmer – An American artist.
- Curt Porter – A former offensive guard for the Denver Broncos football team.
- Dexter Roberts – A country singer who was a finalist on American Idol.
- Jimmy Lee Sudduth – An outsider artist and blues musician.
- Martha Rosemore Morrow – An optometrist who was named "Optometrist of the South" in 2009. She was born and grew up in Fayette.
Local Media
Fayette has its own local news and radio stations.
- The Times-Record is the local newspaper.
- The local radio stations are WLDX Big Cat and WTXT.
Activities and Education
There are places for fun and learning in Fayette.
Fun Activities
- The Fayette Aquatic Center is a great place to swim and cool off.
- Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 is active in the community.
Learning Opportunities
Bevill State Community College has a campus located in Fayette. This provides opportunities for higher education.
Images for kids
-
Fayette County Courthouse in Fayette
-
Flag of Fayette, Alabama
-
Location of Fayette in Fayette County, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Fayette (Alabama) para niños
