Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 28,395 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 75th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 29,016 and has seen a growth of -2.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 22,115 adults, (5,170 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 14,725 (51%)
Male: 14,151 (49%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 91.19% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,332 | 91.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,419 | 4.91% |
| Black or African American | 609 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 258 | 0.89% |
| Other race | 257 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 1 | 0% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $47,685. Household income levels show a median of $63,275. The poverty rate stands at 15.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,525 | - |
| Families | $83,557 | $97,328 |
| Households | $63,275 | $81,611 |
| Non Families | $32,708 | $50,423 |
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