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Fayette County

Texas · 24,554 residents · 949.934 sq mi
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Fayette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,554
+13%since 2000
from 21,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+9%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,450
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,526 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,898
+42%since 2000
from $18,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(17,271)
Black6.9%(1,508)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(2,786)
Asian0.2%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(9,267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(18,038)
Black6.5%(1,599)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(4,585)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other0.9%(213)
Diversity Score52.3%(12,842)
Diversity Score
52
+23%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Texas?

Fayette County, Texas has about 24,554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Texas earns about $45,450 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 $133,500, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Texas?

About 17.6% 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 11.0% 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 4,459 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9706.01
8 ZIP codes
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