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World Population Review
Fayette County, Texas Population 2021
Fayette County, Texas's estimated population is 25,482 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County, Texas is the 102nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 24,556 and has seen a growth of 3.77% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,482 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 25,414 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 25,346 | 68 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 25,278 | 159 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 25,119 | 101 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 25,018 | 73 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 24,945 | 163 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 24,782 | 61 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 24,721 | 60 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 24,661 | -88 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 24,749 | 193 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 24,556 | 4,461 | 22.20% |
| 1990 | 20,095 | 1,263 | 6.71% |
| 1980 | 18,832 | 1,182 | 6.70% |
| 1970 | 17,650 | -2,734 | -13.41% |
| 1960 | 20,384 | -3,792 | -15.68% |
| 1950 | 24,176 | -5,070 | -17.34% |
| 1940 | 29,246 | -1,462 | -4.76% |
| 1930 | 30,708 | 743 | 2.48% |
| 1920 | 29,965 | 169 | 0.57% |
| 1910 | 29,796 | -6,746 | -18.46% |
| 1900 | 36,542 | 5,061 | 16.08% |
| 1890 | 31,481 | 3,485 | 12.45% |
| 1880 | 27,996 | 11,133 | 66.02% |
| 1870 | 16,863 | 5,259 | 45.32% |
| 1860 | 11,604 | 7,848 | 208.95% |
| 1850 | 3,756 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.27%
County Website
State
Founded
1837
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
24,556
Growth Since 2010
3.77%
Fayette County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,671 | 90.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,645 | 6.54% |
| Some Other Race | 497 | 1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 192 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.04% |
Fayette County, Texas Population by Race
Fayette County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Fayette County, Texas Population by Age
Fayette County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,135 | 2.7 | 81.7 |
| Married | 5,368 | 3.14 | 87.1 |
| Non Family | 2,599 | 1.23 | 77.1 |
| Female | 716 | 4.05 | 58.1 |
| Male | 452 | 3.74 | 80.1 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
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Fayette County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,209 | 6.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,332 | 7.29% |
| High School Graduate | 7,142 | 39.10% |
| Some College | 3,765 | 20.61% |
| Associates Degree | 1,222 | 6.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,652 | 14.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 945 | 5.17% |
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Fayette County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fayette County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,102 | 13,078 | 3,475 |
| Hispanic | 2,875 | 1,679 | 40 |
| Black | 1,071 | 788 | 34 |
| Other Race | 411 | 193 | |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 107 | 21 |
| Asian | 74 | 52 | 27 |
| Native American | 9 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.49%.
Fayette County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,210
Average Earnings
$43,967
Average Male
$26,641
Average Female
Fayette County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fayette County, Texas Language by Age
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Fayette County, Texas Language
80.72% of Fayette County, Texas residents speak only English, while 19.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.45% of the population.
Fayette County, Texas Language
Fayette County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,566 | 1,441 | 8.20% |
| Hispanic | 5,221 | 792 | 15.17% |
| Black | 1,609 | 690 | 42.88% |
| Other | 469 | 18 | 3.84% |
| Asian | 124 | 6 | 4.84% |
| Native | 11 | 4 | 36.36% |
| Multiple | 188 | 2 | 1.06% |
11.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.32%
Male Poverty Rate
13.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fayette County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Texas is Black, with 42.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette County, Texas is Multiple, with 1.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.08%.
Fayette County, Texas Poverty
Fayette County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Fayette County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fayette County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Fayette County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fayette County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Fayette County, Texas Marital Status
Fayette County, Texas Veterans by War
Fayette County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,566 | 8.64% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 2.05% |
| Black | 44 | 3.78% |
| Other Race | 25 | 5.52% |
| Native American | 7 | 77.78% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.65% |
Fayette County, Texas Veterans by Race
Fayette County, Texas Veterans by Education
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6.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fayette County, Texas Veterans by Education
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56.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Fayette County, Texas Employment by Age
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Fayette County, Texas Employment by Race
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Fayette County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.35%
Native Born
7.65%
Foreign Born
4.41%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.35% of Fayette County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 77.87% having been born in Texas. 4.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Fayette County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990