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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayette County

Ohio · 28,433 residents · 406.361 sq mi
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Fayette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,735. 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 has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $87,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,433
+4%since 1990
from 27,466 in 1990
1990 – 2025
70 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 68 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+8%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K28K28K29K29K1990201020202024Fayette County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,735
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,704 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,063
+75%since 1990
from $10,300 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$489
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.4
+25%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(26,545)
Black2.4%(663)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(82)
Asian0.5%(125)
Diversity Score8.9%(2,433)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(27,022)
Black2%(568)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(352)
Asian0.5%(130)
Diversity Score9.1%(2,588)
9
+3%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Ohio?

Fayette County, Ohio has about 28,433 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Ohio earns about $36,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Ohio expensive?

In Fayette County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Ohio?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Ohio?

About 10.1% of people in Fayette County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 967 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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