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Fayette

Ohio · 1,278 residents (2025 est.) · 0.974 sq mi
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Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,539. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 371 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,400. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
969
−28%since 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
995 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+35%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,278 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9141K1K1K2K1990201020202024Fayette
2024969
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,539
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,115 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,788
+69%since 2000
from $15,265 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−3%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,216)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(883)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(71)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score20.5%(199)
Diversity Score
21
+3%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 75.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Ohio?

Fayette, Ohio has about 969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Ohio?

The typical household in Fayette, Ohio earns about $49,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette, Ohio expensive?

In Fayette, Ohio, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Ohio?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette, Ohio?

About 24.5% of people in Fayette, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 279 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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