Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 21,053 with a growth rate of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 55th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 22,140 and has seen a growth of -4.91% 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 (89.4%)
Two or more races (5.72%)
Black or African American (3.77%)
Native American (0.51%)
Other race (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.2%)
Asian (0.15%)
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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