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Fayette County

Indiana · 23,398 residents · 215.021 sq mi
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Fayette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,465. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,398
−9%since 2000
from 25,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,465
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,840 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,839
+28%since 2000
from $18,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(24,773)
Black1.7%(428)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(132)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(1,552)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(22,014)
Black1.2%(275)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(273)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other2.1%(482)
Diversity Score11.4%(2,668)
Segregation Score54.2%(12,688)
Diversity Score
11
+88%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Indiana?

Fayette County, Indiana has about 23,398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Indiana earns about $47,465 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 $84,000, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Indiana?

About 14.8% 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 18.2% 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 2,617 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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