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Fayette City

Pennsylvania · 596 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 $21,563. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,500. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
596
−17%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,685 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3,216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+1%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3194305406507611990201020202024Fayette City
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,563
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,777
+13%since 2000
from $13,058 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+118%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(708)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(577)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian1%(6)
Other2.7%(16)
Diversity Score12.8%(76)
Diversity Score
13
+1720%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
24.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette City, Pennsylvania?

Fayette City, Pennsylvania has about 596 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayette City, Pennsylvania earns about $21,563 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 $71,500, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette City, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% 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 39.9% 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 128 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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