Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 37,642 with a growth rate of -1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 13th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 46,029 and has seen a growth of -18.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 92.05% White, 4.51% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.05%)
Black or African American (4.51%)
Two or more races (2.76%)
Other race (0.62%)
Asian (0.04%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,807 | 92.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,803 | 4.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,104 | 2.76% |
| Other race | 248 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $40,719. Household income levels show a median of $52,672. The poverty rate stands at 18.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,491 | - |
| Families | $67,907 | $79,370 |
| Households | $52,672 | $65,286 |
| Non Families | $27,816 | $36,553 |
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