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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayette County

Indiana · 25,588 residents · 215.021 sq mi
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Fayette County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,840. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,588
−2%since 1990
from 26,015 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,840
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,565 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,624
+61%since 1990
from $11,577 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(25,447)
Black1.6%(411)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(69)
Asian0.4%(97)
Diversity Score6%(1,560)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(24,773)
Black1.7%(428)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(132)
Asian0.3%(68)
Diversity Score6.1%(1,552)
Diversity Score
6
+1%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 17.7 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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Compare Fayette County to nearby counties

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Income$76,424+97%
Home value$173,500+120%
Population6,863−71%
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FAYETTE COUNTY VS
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Income$66,473+71%
Home value$166,800+112%
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FAYETTE COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$78,074+101%
Home value$249,500+217%
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FAYETTE COUNTY VS
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Income$55,692+43%
Home value$140,200+78%
Population66,169+181%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Indiana?

Fayette County, Indiana has about 25,588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayette County, Indiana?

The typical household in Fayette County, Indiana earns about $38,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Indiana expensive?

In Fayette County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Indiana?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Indiana?

About 7.9% of people in Fayette County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 427 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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1 ZIP code
ZIP 47331
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