Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 23,493 with a growth rate of 0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 66th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 24,325 and has seen a growth of -3.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 94.51% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.51%)
Two or more races (3.29%)
Black or African American (1.14%)
Other race (0.67%)
Native American (0.21%)
Asian (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,107 | 94.51% |
| Two or more races | 770 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 156 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $43,318. Household income levels show a median of $56,659. The poverty rate stands at 16.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,980 | - |
| Families | $68,957 | $84,222 |
| Households | $56,659 | $70,573 |
| Non Families | $31,490 | $45,510 |
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