COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayette County

Pennsylvania · 148,644 residents · 790.758 sq mi

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Fayette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,451. 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 risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 40.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

148,644

+2%since 1990

from 145,351 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

188 / sq mi

+2%since 1990

from 184 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

40.2

+9%since 1990

from 37.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024126K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,451

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $19,195 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,274

+56%since 1990

from $9,791 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

18.0%

−2.9 ptssince 1990

from 20.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$60,600

+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $39,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$367

−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $281 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

73.2%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 72.3% in 1990

26.8% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+8%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.1%(139,650)

Black3.7%(5,372)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(438)

Asian0.1%(140)

Diversity Score10.1%(14,730)

2000

White, non-Hispanic95%(141,265)

Black3.5%(5,191)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(564)

Asian0.2%(316)

Diversity Score9.9%(14,763)

Diversity Score

−2%since 1990

from 10 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.5%

+2.2 ptssince 1990

from 9.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

76.0%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 67.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.3%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 3.5% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.1 min

−8%since 1990

from 20.8 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?

Fayette County, Pennsylvania has about 148,644 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Pennsylvania earns about $27,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?

About 18.0% of people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,293 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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