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Fayette

Ohio · 1,283 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,563. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,283
−4%since 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+14%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9141K1K1K2K1990201020202024Fayette
2024969
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,115 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,121
+25%since 2000
from $15,265 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,086)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(184)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score33.6%(431)
Diversity Score
34
+69%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette, Ohio?

Fayette, Ohio has about 1,283 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette, Ohio?

The typical household in Fayette, Ohio earns about $36,563 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 $78,000, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette, Ohio?

About 7.7% 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 16.5% of people in Fayette, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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