Fayette Population

2010–2026

1,273

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

Use the left and right arrow keys to inspect population observations.

Population by year

Population estimates for Fayette. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,273-50.39%
20251,278-70.54%
20241,285-20.16%
20231,287-10.08%
20221,288-90.69%
20211,297-80.61%
20201,305-40.31%
20191,309+10.08%
20181,308+30.23%
20171,305+10.08%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Fayette has a population change about the same as Fulton County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Fulton County−1.9%
  • Fayette−2.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Fayette Demographics

42.1median age

Median age

Female42.1 yrs
Male42 yrs

Adults

860
185 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults675 other adults

Sex

Female 52.9% · 513Male 47.1% · 456

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

Tap a square or a group below to highlight it.

Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 10 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Fayette Income

$49,539median household income

Median household income

$49,539

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,182

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.5%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Fayette Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%56%53%
Never married28%37%21%
Divorced10%5%15%
Widowed6%1%10%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201