Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 18,978 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 35th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 20,860 and has seen a growth of -9.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 92.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.72%)
Two or more races (4.93%)
Black or African American (0.84%)
Asian (0.69%)
Native American (0.6%)
Other race (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,981 | 92.72% |
| Two or more races | 957 | 4.93% |
| Black or African American | 162 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 116 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $42,192. Household income levels show a median of $58,764. The poverty rate stands at 12.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,396 | $101,016 |
| Families | $74,132 | $93,244 |
| Households | $58,764 | $75,669 |
| Non Families | $34,657 | $46,201 |
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