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Fayette County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Vandalia

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.

20,952
Total Population
29
Population Density (miĀ²)
54
Population Rank (State)
-106 -0.5%
Annual Population Growth

Fayette County Population

Fayette County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White19,11389.4%
Two or more races1,2225.72%
Black or African American8053.77%
Native American1080.51%
Other race580.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander420.2%
Asian320.15%

Fayette County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$82,606-
Families$72,652$95,729
Households$57,113$77,408
Non Families$30,768$40,158

$39,810

Average Income

$57,113

Median Household Income

16.48%

Poverty Rate