Population
Due to the rapid growth in the Northwest Arkansas region, Fayetteville conducted a special census in the Spring of 2006. Official census figures indicate a population of 67,158 as of March 30, 2006. Annexation in the fall of 2006 resulted in an additional 1173 for a new total of 68,331.
Fayetteville Area Population Statistics
| Region |
Population |
| 673,048 |
| 395,592 |
| 68,331 |
| 174,077 |
*MSA - Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville.
| Year |
Fayetteville |
Fayetteville MSA |
| 2006* |
68,331 |
393,592 |
| 2010 |
80,564 |
463,220 |
| 2015 |
90,180 |
535,852 |
| 2020 |
99,797 |
621,405 |
| 2025 |
109,413 |
N/A |
*Represents current official 2006 Special Census and new annexation figures.
Source: US Census Community Survey; 2005 1st Quarter Regional Development Report
Fayetteville MSA Demographics
| Race |
Percent |
| 82.9% |
| 5.6% |
| 0.9% |
| 2.9% |
| 6.5% |
| 1.2% |
Source: U.S Census Bureau, 2006 Special Census
Age Groups (Actual and Projected)
| Population by Age |
2003 |
2008 |
| 6.3% |
6.4% |
| 10.4% |
10.2% |
| 10.0% |
9.6% |
| 17.9% |
18.1% |
| 17.4% |
16.3% |
| 12.4% |
12.2% |
| 11.1% |
11.9% |
| 6.1% |
7.1% |
| 3.9% |
3.7% |
| 3.1% |
3.0% |
| 1.5% |
1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Special 2006 Census
Having a continuous influx of youthful-energetic employees in a workforce is essential if a community wants to experience sustained economic growth. Projections show that Fayetteville is on a healthy course for growth in all age groups with significant gains in people age 20 to 24. Having experienced employees is also a necessity when seeking talented leadership with the knowledge and skill to lead an organization. Fayetteville expects to gain 19.0% more workers age 45 to 54 in the coming years to fill this crucial role.
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