Fayette County's 2026 population is estimated at 45,264, reflecting a 0.88% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Fayette County is the 38th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 38,427 and has grown 17.79% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.4 years
Female: 48.2 years
Male: 46.6 years
There are 35,504 adults, (9,938 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 21,822 (50.4%)
Male: 21,445 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 65.9% White, 25.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,511 | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 10,858 | 25.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,292 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 1,268 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.04% |
Fayette County 's average per capita income is $51,823. Household income levels show a median of $88,456. The poverty rate stands at 10.27%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,405 | - |
| Families | $102,534 | $123,605 |
| Households | $88,456 | $107,294 |
| Non Families | $45,218 | $58,787 |
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