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Fayette County

Texas · 24,435 residents · 949.934 sq mi
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Fayette County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,435
+12%since 2000
from 21,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+15%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Fayette County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,872
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,236
+60%since 2000
from $18,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+40%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(17,041)
Black5.7%(1,383)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(5,216)
Asian0.3%(67)
Other0.9%(216)
Diversity Score55.2%(13,489)
Segregation Score23.8%(5,817)
Diversity Score
55
+30%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Texas?

Fayette County, Texas has about 24,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Texas earns about $62,872 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 $193,200, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Texas?

About 22.3% 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 11.2% 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 4,340 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
ZIP 78945ZIP 78956ZIP 78941ZIP 78940ZIP 78954ZIP 78949ZIP 78963ZIP 78938
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