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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayette County

West Virginia · 47,579 residents · 661.558 sq mi
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Fayette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,788. 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 is $48,100. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
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

47,579
−1%since 1990
from 47,952 in 1990
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+9%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K41K44K46K49K1990201020202024Fayette County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,788
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,774 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,809
+60%since 1990
from $8,653 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.8% rent
1.9
−5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(44,589)
Black6.5%(3,094)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(179)
Asian0.4%(197)
Diversity Score17.2%(8,248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(43,874)
Black5.6%(2,647)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(325)
Asian0.3%(144)
Diversity Score15.6%(7,434)
16
−9%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.6%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−3%since 1990
from 21.3 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, West Virginia?

Fayette County, West Virginia has about 47,579 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayette County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Fayette County, West Virginia earns about $24,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, West Virginia expensive?

In Fayette County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, West Virginia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, West Virginia?

About 21.7% of people in Fayette County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 373 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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