Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 18,984 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 36th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 20,860 and has seen a growth of -8.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.9 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 42.9 years
There are 15,165 adults, (4,424 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 9,583 (49.7%)
Male: 9,705 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 92.2% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,784 | 92.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,026 | 5.32% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $45,396. Household income levels show a median of $60,165. The poverty rate stands at 11.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,776 | $111,638 |
| Families | $81,360 | $101,935 |
| Households | $60,165 | $80,301 |
| Non Families | $35,229 | $46,503 |
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