Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 45,264 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 38th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 38,427 and has seen a growth of 17.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 66.6% White, 26.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (66.6%)
Black or African American (26.96%)
Two or more races (3.6%)
Other race (2.14%)
Asian (0.63%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,407 | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 11,500 | 26.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,536 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 914 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 270 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $50,574. Household income levels show a median of $84,764. The poverty rate stands at 10.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,545 | - |
| Families | $101,049 | $122,930 |
| Households | $84,764 | $105,471 |
| Non Families | $41,366 | $55,488 |
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