Fayette County's estimated 2025 population is 28,787 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 74th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 29,016 and has seen a growth of -0.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 91.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,377 | 91.33% |
| Two or more races | 1,339 | 4.64% |
| Black or African American | 841 | 2.91% |
| Other race | 197 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0% |
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Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $44,950. Household income levels show a median of $60,047. The poverty rate stands at 16.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,258 | - |
| Families | $73,953 | $89,897 |
| Households | $60,047 | $76,109 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $47,350 |
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