Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 23,486 with a growth rate of -0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 65th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 24,325 and has seen a growth of -3.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 42.9 years
There are 18,198 adults, (4,799 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 11,702 (50.1%)
Male: 11,632 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 93.94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,919 | 93.94% |
| Two or more races | 776 | 3.33% |
| Black or African American | 316 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 264 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.04% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $43,759. Household income levels show a median of $59,321. The poverty rate stands at 17.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,625 | - |
| Families | $70,225 | $87,675 |
| Households | $59,321 | $74,303 |
| Non Families | $32,661 | $47,286 |
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