Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 332,431 with a growth rate of 0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 2nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 296,868 and has seen a growth of 11.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 36.2 years
Male: 34.4 years
There are 255,801 adults, (47,626 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 164,152 (50.7%)
Male: 159,573 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 68.42% White, 14.47% Black or African American, 4.36% Asian, 3.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221,483 | 68.42% |
| Black or African American | 46,839 | 14.47% |
| Two or more races | 28,714 | 8.87% |
| Asian | 14,103 | 4.36% |
| Other race | 11,839 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 714 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.01% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $49,703. Household income levels show a median of $69,479. The poverty rate stands at 14.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $123,392 | $157,409 |
| Families | $98,855 | $131,121 |
| Households | $69,479 | $101,608 |
| Non Families | $43,971 | $63,006 |
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