Title: Fayetteville, City of - North Carolina History Project
Headings: Fayetteville, City of
Fayetteville, City of
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Content: In 1930 Fayetteville’s population was 13,309. By 1940 the population grew to 17,428, (forty-percent African American). Population growth also resulted from the city expanding its boundaries; after the post-World War II suburban sprawl, city leaders decided to annex over a hundred subdivisions. In 1980, Fayetteville residents numbered 60,000 and their number more than doubled to 121,015 by 2005 and comprised North Carolina’s sixth largest city. In addition to its service industry and military bases and growing population, Fayetteville is known for its institutions of higher education. Founded in 1867 to educate freed slaves, Fayetteville State University, has a current enrollment slightly surpassing 5,000 and offers numerous graduate programs. Methodist College, a four–year liberal arts college established in 1960, educates approximately 2,000 students. Fayetteville Technical Community College opened its doors in 1960 and now has over 7,000 full and part-time students. Fayetteville is also known for its cultural arts.