Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 122,425 with a growth rate of -0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 27th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 136,431 and has seen a growth of -10.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 90.1% White, 4.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.1%)
Two or more races (4.7%)
Black or African American (4.06%)
Other race (0.56%)
Asian (0.46%)
Native American (0.07%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114,397 | 90.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,963 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 5,156 | 4.06% |
| Other race | 706 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 578 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $43,782. Household income levels show a median of $56,093. The poverty rate stands at 17.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,977 | $105,157 |
| Families | $75,111 | $91,077 |
| Households | $56,093 | $74,330 |
| Non Families | $32,123 | $44,939 |
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