Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 15,823 with a growth rate of -0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 53rd largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 17,232 and has seen a growth of -8.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 12,643 adults, (3,509 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 8,163 (50.9%)
Male: 7,890 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 84.17% White, 11.07% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,512 | 84.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,777 | 11.07% |
| Two or more races | 657 | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.05% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $37,894. Household income levels show a median of $49,488. The poverty rate stands at 21.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,079 | - |
| Families | $65,094 | $83,840 |
| Households | $49,488 | $72,822 |
| Non Families | $25,673 | $48,521 |
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