Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 15,763 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 53rd largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 17,232 and has seen a growth of -8.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 84.47% White, 12.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (84.47%)
Black or African American (12.26%)
Two or more races (2.62%)
Other race (0.26%)
Native American (0.18%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Asian (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,662 | 84.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,983 | 12.26% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 2.62% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $39,251. Household income levels show a median of $50,733. The poverty rate stands at 18.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,723 | - |
| Families | $71,884 | $81,764 |
| Households | $50,733 | $69,566 |
| Non Families | $23,313 | $43,229 |
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