Fayetteville Population 2026
Fayetteville has a population of 201,963, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
201,963
Rank in United States
#119
Coordinates
35.05°N, 78.88°W
~29 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
457 km
284 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
| High Point | 110,268 | #279 |
Cities near Fayetteville
- Hope Mills16,163 people · ~11 km away
- Fort Bragg29,183 people · ~15 km away
- Lumberton21,667 people · ~50 km away
- Sanford29,144 people · ~55 km away
- Pinehurst15,752 people · ~56 km away
- Laurinburg15,507 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has a population of 201,963 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in United States.
What state is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Fayetteville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 457 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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