Fayette, MS

Fayette, Mississippi

Fayette, Mississippi, in Jefferson county, is 65 miles SW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 134 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 2,242 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fayette

In Fayette, about 26% of adults are married. The faces of Fayette are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city. People in Fayette are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fayette had a median family income of $16,875.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Fayette Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fayette that were owner-occupied was 55%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Fayette has going for it.

Commuting

In Fayette, 96% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Fayette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Fayette, MS

Comparing Fayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Fayette Almanac

Fayette Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fayette Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Fayette residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fayette, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Fayette Hospitals

JEFFERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
809 S MAIN BOX 577
(601) 786-3401
Emergency Service: Yes

Fayette High Schools (2004)

JEFFERSON CO HIGH
2277 MAIN ST.
601-786-3919
A Title I school.
Serves 468 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

FAYETTE VOC CENTER
205 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR.
601-786-3642
A Vocational School

JEFFERSON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
468 HWY 33
601-786-3900
A Non-traditional School

Fayette Colleges

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Alcorn State University

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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