State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,200.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.49% (-13)
Growth Since 2010
-0.93% (-25)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Fayette, Missouri Population 2021
2,663
Fayette is a city located in Howard County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Howard County. With a 2020 population of 2,663, it is the 200th largest city in Missouri and the 6630th largest city in the United States . Fayette is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,688 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Fayette has a population density of 1,201 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fayette is $61,989 with a poverty rate of 19.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $758 per month, and the median house value is $94,700. The median age in Fayette is 27.6 years, 23.8 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
Fayette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayettewas:
- White: 80.76%
- Black or African American: 15.86%
- Two or more races: 1.63%
- Native American: 1.08%
- Other race: 0.41%
- Asian: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fayette, Missouri is 2,663 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,663.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,688.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,175 | 80.76% |
| Black or African American | 427 | 15.86% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 1.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 1.08% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.26% |
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Fayette Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 771 | 2.65 | 73.8 |
| Non Family | 306 | 1.54 | 58.2 |
| Married | 296 | 3.02 | 91.9 |
| Female | 149 | 4 | 66.4 |
| Male | 20 | 4.2 | 100 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 3.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 593 | 40.90% |
| Some College | 201 | 13.86% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 5.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 15.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 211 | 14.55% |
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Fayette Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,187 | 1,076 | 420 |
| Black | 220 | 203 | 13 |
| Native American | 19 | 14 | |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | |
| Asian | 7 | ||
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.38%.
Fayette Language by Age
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Fayette Language
98.12% of Fayette residents speak only English, while 1.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
Fayette Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,613 | 275 | 17.05% |
| Black | 386 | 77 | 19.95% |
| Multiple | 44 | 30 | 68.18% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 100.00% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
| Native | 26 | 7 | 26.92% |
19.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.60%
Male Poverty Rate
17.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette is White, with 17.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.07%.
Fayette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
26.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayette Married by Age and Sex
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Fayette Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fayette Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 5.46% |
| Black | 27 | 8.04% |
Fayette Veterans by Education
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12.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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76.49%
Born in Fayette
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.22% of Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 76.49% having been born in Missouri. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,663 | -13 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,676 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 2,689 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 2,702 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 2,699 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 2,684 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 2,696 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,697 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 2,724 | 7 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 2,717 | 13 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 2,704 | 16 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 2,688 | -105 | -0.38% |
| 2000 | 2,793 | -95 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 2,888 | -95 | -0.32% |
| 1980 | 2,983 | -537 | -1.64% |
| 1970 | 3,520 | 226 | 0.67% |
| 1960 | 3,294 | 150 | 0.47% |
| 1950 | 3,144 | 536 | 1.89% |
| 1940 | 2,608 | -22 | -0.08% |
| 1930 | 2,630 | 44 | 0.08% |
| 1910 | 2,586 | -131 | -0.49% |
| 1900 | 2,717 | 0.00% |