Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 339,063 with a growth rate of 1.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 2nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 296,868 and has seen a growth of 14.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 69.93% White, 14.39% Black or African American, 4.17% Asian, 3.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (69.93%)
Black or African American (14.39%)
Two or more races (7.76%)
Asian (4.17%)
Other race (3.5%)
Native American (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224,558 | 69.93% |
| Black or African American | 46,225 | 14.39% |
| Two or more races | 24,918 | 7.76% |
| Asian | 13,385 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 11,243 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 745 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $47,974. Household income levels show a median of $67,631. The poverty rate stands at 15.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,441 | $152,239 |
| Families | $95,958 | $126,633 |
| Households | $67,631 | $98,429 |
| Non Families | $42,198 | $60,874 |
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