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Fayette

Missouri · 2,848 residents (2025 est.) · 2.217 sq mi
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Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,700. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,801
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,263 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
−22%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,848 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fayette
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,679
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,276 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,903
+70%since 2000
from $13,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−6%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(2,204)
Black18.2%(507)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(1,118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,201)
Black13.2%(369)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(63)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other5.2%(147)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,267)
Diversity Score
45
+13%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Missouri?

Fayette, Missouri has about 2,801 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Missouri?

The typical household in Fayette, Missouri earns about $57,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette, Missouri expensive?

In Fayette, Missouri, the median home is worth about $146,700, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Missouri?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette, Missouri?

About 16.9% of people in Fayette, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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