Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 122,083 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 27th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 136,431 and has seen a growth of -10.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 43.3 years
There are 101,776 adults, (28,557 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 62,766 (49.8%)
Male: 63,231 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 89.48% White, 3.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112,746 | 89.48% |
| Two or more races | 6,846 | 5.43% |
| Black or African American | 4,932 | 3.91% |
| Other race | 673 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 582 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 121 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.08% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $45,389. Household income levels show a median of $58,236. The poverty rate stands at 16.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,136 | $104,141 |
| Families | $77,083 | $91,196 |
| Households | $58,236 | $74,754 |
| Non Families | $33,069 | $46,092 |
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