Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 20,626 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 55th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 22,140 and has seen a growth of -6.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 16,960 adults, (4,164 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 10,217 (47.9%)
Male: 11,098 (52.1%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 88.84% White, 3.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,936 | 88.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,506 | 7.07% |
| Black or African American | 692 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $43,327. Household income levels show a median of $60,944. The poverty rate stands at 15.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,977 | - |
| Families | $78,264 | $99,114 |
| Households | $60,944 | $80,392 |
| Non Families | $35,078 | $44,600 |
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