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Fayette

Missouri · 2,688 residents · 2.217 sq mi
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Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,989. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,800. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,688
−4%since 2000
from 2,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,212 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.1
−11%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fayette
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,989
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,477
+15%since 2000
from $13,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(2,209)
Black12.9%(346)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(59)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other3.1%(84)
Diversity Score39.7%(1,067)
Diversity Score
40
−1%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Missouri?

Fayette, Missouri has about 2,688 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Missouri?

The typical household in Fayette, Missouri earns about $31,989 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 $97,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Missouri?

About 31.7% 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 20.9% 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 200 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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