Fayette, Missouri Population 2022
Fayette is a city located in Howard County Missouri. Fayette has a 2020 population of 2,827. It is also the county seat of Howard County. Fayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,803 in 2010.
The average household income in Fayette is $61,989 with a poverty rate of 17.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $670 per month, and the median house value is $102,900. 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: 85.99%
- Black or African American: 11.99%
- Two or more races: 1.05%
- Native American: 0.75%
- Asian: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,302 | 85.99% |
| Black or African American | 321 | 11.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 1.05% |
Fayette Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 768 | 2.64 | 71.4 |
| Married | 279 | 3.14 | 88.9 |
| Male | 21 | 4.33 | 100 |
| Female | 170 | 3.76 | 70.6 |
| Non Family | 298 | 1.42 | 53.4 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 6.06% |
| High School Graduate | 473 | 32.94% |
| Some College | 218 | 15.18% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 255 | 17.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 248 | 17.27% |
Fayette Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,239 | 1,129 | 488 |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 173 | 163 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4 | |
| Native American | 11 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.39%.
$31,082
Average Earnings
$31,029
Average Male
$31,100
Average Female
Fayette Language by Age
Fayette Language
97.81% of Fayette residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
Fayette Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 27 | 14 | 51.85% |
| Native | 17 | 6 | 35.29% |
| Black | 295 | 55 | 18.64% |
| White | 1,709 | 265 | 15.51% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.26%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.94%.
Fayette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
25.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayette Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 5.36% |
| Black | 24 | 10.39% |
Fayette Veterans by Education
13.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.14%
Born in Fayette
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.55% of Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 77.14% having been born in Missouri. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,717 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 2,586 | -131 | -0.49% |
| 1930 | 2,630 | 44 | 0.08% |
| 1940 | 2,608 | -22 | -0.08% |
| 1950 | 3,144 | 536 | 1.89% |
| 1960 | 3,294 | 150 | 0.47% |
| 1970 | 3,520 | 226 | 0.67% |
| 1980 | 2,983 | -537 | -1.64% |
| 1990 | 2,888 | -95 | -0.32% |
| 2000 | 2,793 | -95 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 2,688 | -105 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 2,700 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,712 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 2,724 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 2,736 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 2,748 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 2,760 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 2,772 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,784 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 2,796 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 2,803 | 7 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 2,815 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 2,827 | 12 | 0.43% |