Fort Payne city, Alabama
Official LSAD Designation: Fort Payne city • Census GEOID: 0127616
• DeKalb County
Fort Payne city is an incorporated city in DeKalb County, Alabama. According to official records from the Census (2025), Fort Payne city had an estimated population of 15,189 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Fort Payne city (GEOID 0127616).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of Fort Payne
Municipal
Official Title:
Mayor
Address:
100 AL AVE N, FORT PAYNE AL 35967
County Of De Kalb
County
Official Title:
County Administrator
Address:
111 GRAND AVE SW, STE 200, FORT PAYNE AL 35967-1991
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,189 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $47,479 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $157,000 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 56.41 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).