Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 37,776 with a growth rate of -1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 13th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 46,029 and has seen a growth of -17.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 43.4 years
There are 31,344 adults, (8,871 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 19,724 (49.9%)
Male: 19,795 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 91.78% White, 4.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,269 | 91.78% |
| Black or African American | 1,641 | 4.15% |
| Two or more races | 1,291 | 3.27% |
| Other race | 287 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.03% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $41,607. Household income levels show a median of $53,194. The poverty rate stands at 19.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,472 | - |
| Families | $68,726 | $82,157 |
| Households | $53,194 | $68,298 |
| Non Families | $30,621 | $40,365 |
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