Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 25,494 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 102nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 24,545 and has seen a growth of 3.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 79.24% White, 6.01% Black or African American, 5.22% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (79.24%)
Two or more races (8.82%)
Black or African American (6.01%)
Other race (5.22%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native American (0.32%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,639 | 79.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,187 | 8.82% |
| Black or African American | 1,490 | 6.01% |
| Other race | 1,294 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $44,967. Household income levels show a median of $76,541. The poverty rate stands at 8.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,456 | - |
| Families | $94,478 | $125,254 |
| Households | $76,541 | $102,640 |
| Non Families | $36,676 | $52,252 |
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