Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 28,684 with a growth rate of -0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 75th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 29,016 and has seen a growth of -1.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 91.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.33%)
Two or more races (4.64%)
Black or African American (2.91%)
Other race (0.68%)
Asian (0.37%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Native American (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,377 | 91.33% |
| Two or more races | 1,339 | 4.64% |
| Black or African American | 841 | 2.91% |
| Other race | 197 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $44,950. Household income levels show a median of $60,047. The poverty rate stands at 16.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,258 | - |
| Families | $73,953 | $89,897 |
| Households | $60,047 | $76,109 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $47,350 |
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