Census Bureau data for Fayette city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Fayette city
- What is the median household income in Fayette city?
- The median household income in Fayette city is $38,009 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Fayette city?
- The poverty rate in Fayette city is 27.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Fayette city?
- $122,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Fayette city?
- The median gross rent in Fayette city is $589 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Fayette city residents have a college degree?
- 21.0% of adults in Fayette city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,221
Median Income
$38,009
Median Home Value
$122,100
Poverty Rate
27.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.7%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,537 (+13.6%)
Home Value:
+$35,500 (+41%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.4 pp (+71.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.3 pp (+33.8%)
Unemployment:
+8.5 pp (+103.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,221
Median Age
45.0
Female
51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.7%
Black 21.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Other 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,009
±$10,637
-$24,018 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,118
Median Family Income
$63,194
Poverty Rate
27.3%
+16.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
42.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.4%
$10–15k
13.5%
$15–25k
14.6%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
10.0%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
9.2%
$100–150k
5.5%
$150–200k
1.3%
$200k+
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,444
Owner-Occupied
60.9%
Renter-Occupied
39.1%
Vacancy Rate
29.8%
Median Home Value
$122,100
-$73,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$589
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.0%
$50–100k
13.3%
$100–200k
39.5%
$200–300k
11.1%
$300–500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
5.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
29.7%
$500–1k
65.0%
$1–1.5k
5.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
23.3%
1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
28.7%
3+
18.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.3%
2–4 units
4.4%
5–19 units
11.2%
20+ units
4.7%
Mobile home
4.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.1%
1940–1969
7.9%
1970–1999
18.0%
2000–2009
12.1%
2010+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.0%
-6.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.2%
Some College / Associate
22.1%
Less Than High School
3.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.7%
+11.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
2.7%
Government Workers
12.4%
Private For-Profit
84.9%
Industry
Manufacturing
32.3%
Edu/Health
24.2%
Retail
18.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Prof. Services
3.3%
Public Admin
3.3%
Finance
3.1%
Wholesale
2.7%
Construction
1.4%
Occupation
Management
47.2%
Production
22.3%
Sales
16.5%
Food Prep
8.6%
Construction
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.7 min
Drove Alone
93.3%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,715
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.1%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
7.2%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
14.4%
85+
9.5%
Under 18: 19.3%
Working age (18–64): 80.7%
65 and over: 27.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.6%
With a Disability
22.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.9%
Uninsured
12.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.4%
Has a Computer
82.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023