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World Population Review
Fayette County, Alabama Population 2021
Fayette County, Alabama's estimated population is 16,016 with a growth rate of -0.88% 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 -7.04% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,016 | -143 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 16,159 | -143 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 16,302 | -143 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 16,445 | -21 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 16,466 | -97 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 16,563 | -133 | -0.80% |
| 2015 | 16,696 | -76 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 16,772 | -52 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 16,824 | -121 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 16,945 | -107 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 17,052 | -177 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 17,229 | -733 | -4.08% |
| 1990 | 17,962 | -847 | -4.50% |
| 1980 | 18,809 | 2,557 | 15.73% |
| 1970 | 16,252 | 104 | 0.64% |
| 1960 | 16,148 | -3,240 | -16.71% |
| 1950 | 19,388 | -2,263 | -10.45% |
| 1940 | 21,651 | 3,208 | 17.39% |
| 1930 | 18,443 | 78 | 0.42% |
| 1920 | 18,365 | 2,117 | 13.03% |
| 1910 | 16,248 | 2,116 | 14.97% |
| 1900 | 14,132 | 1,309 | 10.21% |
| 1890 | 12,823 | 2,688 | 26.52% |
| 1880 | 10,135 | 2,999 | 42.03% |
| 1870 | 7,136 | -5,714 | -44.47% |
| 1860 | 12,850 | 3,169 | 32.73% |
| 1850 | 9,681 | 2,739 | 39.46% |
| 1840 | 6,942 | 3,395 | 95.71% |
| 1830 | 3,547 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.88%
County Website
State
Founded
December 20, 1824
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
17,229
Growth Since 2010
-7.04%
Fayette County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,068 | 85.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,948 | 11.81% |
| Two or More Races | 393 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
Fayette County, Alabama Population by Race
Fayette County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Fayette County, Alabama Population by Age
Fayette County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,802 | 2.38 | 77.3 |
| Married | 3,734 | 2.88 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 2,028 | 1.14 | 60.5 |
| Female | 701 | 3.02 | 57.1 |
| Male | 339 | 2.94 | 70.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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Fayette County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 841 | 7.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,196 | 10.22% |
| High School Graduate | 4,831 | 41.27% |
| Some College | 2,595 | 22.17% |
| Associates Degree | 792 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,062 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 389 | 3.32% |
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Fayette County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fayette County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,046 | 8,261 | 1,353 |
| Black | 1,365 | 1,143 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 169 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 116 | |
| Asian | 62 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.47%.
Fayette County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,538
Average Earnings
$39,654
Average Male
$22,548
Average Female
Fayette County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fayette County, Alabama Language by Age
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Fayette County, Alabama Language
98.67% of Fayette County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
Fayette County, Alabama Language
Fayette County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,728 | 2,387 | 17.39% |
| Black | 1,884 | 671 | 35.62% |
| Multiple | 379 | 70 | 18.47% |
| Asian | 69 | 18 | 26.09% |
19.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.73%
Male Poverty Rate
22.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayette County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Alabama is Black, with 35.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Alabama is White, with 17.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.27%.
Fayette County, Alabama Poverty
Fayette County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Fayette County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayette County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Fayette County, Alabama 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 55-64.
Fayette County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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Fayette County, Alabama Marital Status
Fayette County, Alabama Veterans by War
Fayette County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 946 | 8.46% |
| Black | 126 | 8.00% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 8.38% |
Fayette County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Fayette County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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10.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fayette County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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50.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Fayette County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Fayette County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Fayette County, Alabama Employment by Education
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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99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.07% of Fayette County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 79.99% having been born in Alabama. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fayette County, Alabama Place of Birth
- 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