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Fayette City

Pennsylvania · 714 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Fayette City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,600. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
−1%since 1990
from 724 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,216 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,261 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
−1%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3194305406507611990201020202024Fayette City
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,845 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,058
+40%since 1990
from $9,359 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
26.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−16%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(724)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(708)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+24%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette City, Pennsylvania?

Fayette City, Pennsylvania has about 714 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayette City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fayette City, Pennsylvania earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fayette City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette City, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette City, Pennsylvania?

About 26.1% of people in Fayette City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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