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Fayette County

Ohio · 29,030 residents · 406.361 sq mi
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Fayette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,599. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,030
+2%since 2000
from 28,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K28K29K29K1990201020202024Fayette County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,599
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,735 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,525
+14%since 2000
from $18,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(27,022)
Black2%(568)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(352)
Asian0.5%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(2,588)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(27,227)
Black2%(569)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(520)
Asian0.5%(151)
Other1.5%(437)
Diversity Score14%(4,053)
Diversity Score
14
+53%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Ohio?

Fayette County, Ohio has about 29,030 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Ohio earns about $39,599 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 $112,200, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Ohio?

About 13.1% 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 17.4% 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 1,564 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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