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Fayette, Iowa
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Location of Fayette, Iowa
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 Fayette, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
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| • Total | 1,256 |
| • Density | 839.01/sq mi (323.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52142
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-27165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456562 |
| Website | [1] |
Fayette is a small city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 1,256 people lived there. The city was named after the Marquis de la Fayette, a French hero who helped in the American Revolutionary War.
Fayette is home to Upper Iowa University, which is a private college. You can also find the Volga River State Recreation Area just north of Fayette. Many other parks and natural spots are close by.
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Where is Fayette?
Fayette is located right on the Volga River. It is only a few miles south of the Volga River State Recreation Area. This area is great for outdoor activities.
The city covers about 1.5 square miles (3.88 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Fayette?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 995 | — |
| 1890 | 1,062 | +6.7% |
| 1900 | 1,315 | +23.8% |
| 1910 | 1,112 | −15.4% |
| 1920 | 1,085 | −2.4% |
| 1930 | 1,083 | −0.2% |
| 1940 | 1,162 | +7.3% |
| 1950 | 1,469 | +26.4% |
| 1960 | 1,597 | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 1,947 | +21.9% |
| 1980 | 1,515 | −22.2% |
| 1990 | 1,317 | −13.1% |
| 2000 | 1,300 | −1.3% |
| 2010 | 1,338 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 1,256 | −6.1% |
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In 2020, the city had 1,256 people. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Fayette was 24 years old. Many residents were under 20, and a good number were students between 20 and 24 years old.
Schools in Fayette
Fayette is part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District. This district was formed by combining smaller school districts over time. It provides education for students in the area.
Famous People from Fayette
- Patrick Murphy is a well-known softball coach. He has been the head softball coach at the University of Alabama since 1999.
- Minnie Bronson was a notable figure who was against women getting the right to vote (anti-suffragist). She was a leader in groups that held this view.
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Location of Fayette, Iowa
See also
In Spanish: Fayette (Iowa) para niños
