Fayette County, Alabama Population 2022
Fayette County, Alabama's estimated population is 15,873 with a growth rate of -0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County, Alabama is the 53rd largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 17,229 and has seen a growth of -7.87% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 3,547 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 6,942 | 3,395 | 95.71% |
| 1850 | 9,681 | 2,739 | 39.46% |
| 1860 | 12,850 | 3,169 | 32.73% |
| 1870 | 7,136 | -5,714 | -44.47% |
| 1880 | 10,135 | 2,999 | 42.03% |
| 1890 | 12,823 | 2,688 | 26.52% |
| 1900 | 14,132 | 1,309 | 10.21% |
| 1910 | 16,248 | 2,116 | 14.97% |
| 1920 | 18,365 | 2,117 | 13.03% |
| 1930 | 18,443 | 78 | 0.42% |
| 1940 | 21,651 | 3,208 | 17.39% |
| 1950 | 19,388 | -2,263 | -10.45% |
| 1960 | 16,148 | -3,240 | -16.71% |
| 1970 | 16,252 | 104 | 0.64% |
| 1980 | 18,809 | 2,557 | 15.73% |
| 1990 | 17,962 | -847 | -4.50% |
| 2010 | 17,229 | -733 | -4.08% |
| 2011 | 17,052 | -177 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 16,945 | -107 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 16,824 | -121 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 16,772 | -52 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 16,696 | -76 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 16,563 | -133 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 16,466 | -97 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 16,445 | -21 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 16,302 | -143 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 16,159 | -143 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 16,016 | -143 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 15,873 | -143 | -0.89% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,884 | 84.63% |
| Black or African American | 2,003 | 12.21% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 406 | 2.47% |
Fayette County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,805 | 2.37 | 75.2 |
| Married | 3,747 | 2.84 | 87.9 |
| Male | 295 | 2.78 | 65.4 |
| Female | 686 | 3.32 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 2,077 | 1.13 | 63.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 626 | 5.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,203 | 10.40% |
| High School Graduate | 4,934 | 42.64% |
| Some College | 2,461 | 21.27% |
| Associates Degree | 926 | 8.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,055 | 9.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 367 | 3.17% |
Fayette County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,007 | 8,398 | 1,330 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 139 | 13 |
| Black | 1,305 | 1,114 | 79 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | |
| Asian | 82 | 76 | |
| Hispanic | 25 | 15 |
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 13.29%.
$33,202
Average Earnings
$42,295
Average Male
$22,460
Average Female
Fayette County, Alabama Language by Age
Fayette County, Alabama Language
98.61% of Fayette County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
Fayette County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,951 | 663 | 33.98% |
| Asian | 98 | 22 | 22.45% |
| White | 13,611 | 2,586 | 19.00% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 391 | 74 | 18.93% |
20.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.00%
Male Poverty Rate
23.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayette County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Alabama is Black, with 33.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Alabama is Multiple, with 18.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.89%.
Fayette County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayette County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Fayette County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fayette County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 828 | 7.47% |
| Black | 127 | 8.11% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 10.94% |
Fayette County, Alabama Veterans by Education
14.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
8%
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
81.34%
Born in Fayette County, Alabama
99.00%
Native Born
1.00%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.00% of Fayette County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 81.34% having been born in Alabama. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990