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Fayette County, Iowa Population 2021
Fayette County, Iowa's estimated population is 19,592 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County, Iowa is the 35th largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 20,860 and has seen a growth of -6.08% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,592 | -29 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 19,621 | -29 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 19,650 | -29 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 19,679 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 19,687 | -171 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 19,858 | -284 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 20,142 | -148 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 20,290 | -229 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 20,519 | -255 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 20,774 | -202 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 20,976 | 116 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 20,860 | -983 | -4.50% |
| 1990 | 21,843 | -3,645 | -14.30% |
| 1980 | 25,488 | -1,410 | -5.24% |
| 1970 | 26,898 | -1,683 | -5.89% |
| 1960 | 28,581 | 287 | 1.01% |
| 1950 | 28,294 | -857 | -2.94% |
| 1940 | 29,151 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 1930 | 29,145 | -106 | -0.36% |
| 1920 | 29,251 | 1,332 | 4.77% |
| 1910 | 27,919 | -1,926 | -6.45% |
| 1900 | 29,845 | 6,704 | 28.97% |
| 1890 | 23,141 | 883 | 3.97% |
| 1880 | 22,258 | 5,285 | 31.14% |
| 1870 | 16,973 | 4,900 | 40.59% |
| 1860 | 12,073 | 11,248 | 1363.39% |
| 1850 | 825 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.15% (-29)
County Website
State
Founded
1837
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
20,860
Growth Since 2010
-6.08% (-1,268)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,890 | 95.39% |
| Black or African American | 444 | 2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 344 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 41 | 0.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 0.17% |
Fayette County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,200 | 2.33 | 76.6 |
| Married | 4,278 | 2.86 | 92.6 |
| Non Family | 2,869 | 1.2 | 59.4 |
| Female | 683 | 3.17 | 55.9 |
| Male | 370 | 3.43 | 63 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 347 | 2.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 795 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 5,453 | 39.60% |
| Some College | 3,108 | 22.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,549 | 11.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,727 | 12.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 791 | 5.74% |
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Fayette County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,167 | 12,102 | 2,415 |
| Hispanic | 245 | 197 | 52 |
| Black | 214 | 209 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 99 | 1 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | |
| Native American | 31 | 22 | |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.83%.
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$32,149
Average Earnings
$39,230
Average Male
$26,730
Average Female
Fayette County, Iowa Language by Age
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Fayette County, Iowa Language
96.82% of Fayette County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.77% of the population.
Fayette County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,064 | 1,880 | 10.41% |
| Black | 358 | 175 | 48.88% |
| Multiple | 302 | 69 | 22.85% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 46 | 11.39% |
| Other | 37 | 6 | 16.22% |
| Native | 34 | 3 | 8.82% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
12.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayette County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Iowa is Black, with 48.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Iowa is Native, with 8.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.00%.
Fayette County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayette County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Fayette County, Iowa 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, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,211 | 8.06% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 39.46% |
| Black | 51 | 14.33% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.92% |
| Other Race | 2 | 4.88% |
Fayette County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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7.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
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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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81.10%
Born in Fayette County, Iowa
99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.07% of Fayette County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 81.10% having been born in Iowa. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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