Fayette, Missouri facts for kids
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City of Fayette, Missouri
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Town Square in Fayette
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Location in the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howard |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,803 |
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(2023)
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2,733 |
| • Density | 1,264.32/sq mi (488.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65248
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-23842 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0717869 |
Fayette is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. It is the county seat of Howard County. This means it is where the main government offices for the county are located. Fayette is also part of the larger Columbia Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 2,803 people lived in Fayette.
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History of Fayette
Fayette was first planned out in 1823. The city was named after Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French hero who helped the United States during the American Revolutionary War. A post office opened in Fayette in 1824. This helped people send and receive mail.
Many buildings and areas in Fayette are considered historic. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places that tell us about the past.
Where is Fayette? (Geography)
Fayette is located at coordinates 39°8′44″N 92°41′10″W. The city covers a total area of about 2.26 square miles (5.84 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.22 square miles (5.74 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
People of Fayette (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 647 | — | |
| 1870 | 815 | 26.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,247 | 53.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,247 | 80.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,717 | 20.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,586 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,381 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,630 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,608 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,144 | 20.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,294 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,520 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,983 | −15.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,888 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,793 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,688 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,803 | 4.3% | |
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Fayette's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,688 people living in Fayette. There were 949 households, which are groups of people living together. About 509 of these were families. The city had about 1,097 housing units in total.
The average age of people in Fayette was 26.1 years old. About 16.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many young adults, about 32%, were between 18 and 24 years old. This is often because of the university in town. About 15.8% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Fayette
Fayette is home to Central Methodist University. This is a private university where students can study for four years. It is a well-known school.
The city also has a public school system. It includes:
- L. J. Daly elementary school
- W. N. Clark middle school
- Fayette high school
Fayette also has a public library called the Howard County Public Library. Here, people can borrow books and other materials.
Famous People from Fayette
- Carrie Carlton (1834–1868) was a poet, writer, and journalist. She was born in Fayette.
See also
In Spanish: Fayette (Misuri) para niños
