Fayette County's estimated 2025 population is 20,952 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 54th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 22,140 and has seen a growth of -5.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 89.4% White, 3.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,113 | 89.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,222 | 5.72% |
| Black or African American | 805 | 3.77% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $39,810. Household income levels show a median of $57,113. The poverty rate stands at 16.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,606 | - |
| Families | $72,652 | $95,729 |
| Households | $57,113 | $77,408 |
| Non Families | $30,768 | $40,158 |
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