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Fayette

Iowa · 1,338 residents · 1.497 sq mi
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Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,842. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,900. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,338
+3%since 2000
from 1,300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.3
−3%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Fayette
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,842
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,965
+43%since 2000
from $11,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,140)
Black4.8%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(42)
Asian2.5%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,167)
Black6.7%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(37)
Asian1.9%(25)
Other2.4%(32)
Diversity Score30.9%(414)
Diversity Score
31
+24%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
36.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Iowa?

Fayette, Iowa has about 1,338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Iowa?

The typical household in Fayette, Iowa earns about $36,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette, Iowa expensive?

In Fayette, Iowa, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Iowa?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette, Iowa?

About 20.5% of people in Fayette, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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