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Fayette County

Texas · 21,804 residents · 949.934 sq mi
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Fayette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,526. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

21,804
+9%since 1990
from 20,095 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+7%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Fayette County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,526
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,963 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,888
+75%since 1990
from $10,769 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.2
−18%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(17,341)
Black8.4%(1,698)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,637)
Asian0.1%(18)
Diversity Score43.7%(8,772)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(17,271)
Black6.9%(1,508)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(2,786)
Asian0.2%(49)
Diversity Score42.5%(9,267)
43
−3%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−27%since 1990
from 23.3 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, Texas?

Fayette County, Texas has about 21,804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Texas earns about $34,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Texas expensive?

In Fayette County, Texas, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Texas?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Texas?

About 11.4% of people in Fayette County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,709 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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