Fayette County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Fayette County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Fayette County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Fayette County, Texas. The estimated population of Fayette County, Texas is 24,445 people, with a median age of 47.7.

We can look at the total population in Fayette County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,445
 -3.18% -2.08%
2020
25,247
+0.42%
-
2019
25,141
+0.3%
-
2018
25,066
+0.41%
-
2017
24,963
 - -

Population of Fayette County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.2%
71.9%
 -2.36%
Black/African American
6.2%
6%
 +3.33%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
21.9%
20.4%
 +7.35%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.9%
 +22.22%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Fayette County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.7 -0.83% 46.1 +0.88% 49.4 -1.59%
2020 48.1 +2.34% 45.7 0% 50.2 +3.93%
2019 47 0% 45.7 +0.66% 48.3 0%
2018 47 -0.42% 45.4 -1.09% 48.3 +0.21%
2017 47.2 - 45.9 - 48.2 -

The median age of Fayette County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,422 -3.83% 1,395 -8.19% 1,352 1,273
10 to 19 1,428 +10.15% 1,501 -23.09% 1,567 1,170
20 to 29 1,181 -3.77% 1,113 +4.02% 1,135 1,154
30 to 39 1,247 +4.66% 1,362 -21.09% 1,271 1,092
40 to 49 1,344 -2.94% 1,274 +18.97% 1,282 1,529
50 to 59 1,808 -7.68% 2,072 -24.42% 1,672 1,600
60 to 69 2,009 +8% 1,741 +29.14% 2,168 2,280
70+ 1,749 +0.6% 2,317 -7.17% 1,754 2,146

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Fayette County, Texas is $66,624.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Fayette County.

  • Under 25
    $83,403.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,160.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,915.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,560.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Fayette County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Fayette County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Fayette County, Texas is currently $85,580.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.34% of households in Fayette County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Fayette County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Fayette County is $33,556.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Fayette County by the total population of Fayette County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Fayette County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Fayette County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Fayette County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Fayette County over the age of 16 is 20,113.

Of those people, a total of 55.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Fayette County is 53.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,030 49.50% 11.40%
20 to 24 years 1,158 69.10% 3.50%
25 to 29 years 1,131 84.20% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 1,356 73.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,497 83.10% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 2,780 83.60% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,813 67.50% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 2,158 48.60% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 3,534 27.20% 3.10%
75 years and over 2,656 6.70% 3.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Fayette County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,569 54.20% 2.90%
Black or African American 1,150 56.80% 11.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 122 74.60% 33.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 743 73.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 515 48.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,703 73.70% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,904 50.20% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Fayette County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Fayette County is 10,678, with median earnings of $37,790.00.

Women in Fayette County, Texas earning approximately 70.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,678 $37,790.00
Male 5,542 $42,606.00
Female 5,136 $29,975.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,041 $61,004.00
Business and Financial 266 $71,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 298 $38,941.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $73,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 76 $47,946.00
Community and Social Service 202 $50,071.00
Legal 83 $85,313.00
Educational and Library 507 $44,163.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 196 $31,023.00
Healthcare Practitioners 411 $52,333.00
Healthcare Support 353 $20,706.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $40,938.00
Law Enforcement 56 $41,071.00
Food Preparation and Serving 489 $13,047.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 472 $18,465.00
Personal Care and Service 226 $23,333.00
Sales 901 $33,646.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,379 $35,410.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 275 $26,581.00
Construction and Extraction 949 $47,009.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 372 $50,833.00
Production 1,113 $41,162.00
Transportation and Material Moving 540 $38,529.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 669 $73,854.00 372 $50,250.00
Business and Financial 112 $52,708.00 154 $76,324.00
Computer and Mathematical 259 $39,152.00 39 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $73,583.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 76 $47,946.00
Community and Social Service 42 $43,810.00 160 $51,146.00
Legal 49 $168,098.00 34 $62,500.00
Educational and Library 45 $68,750.00 462 $43,974.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $44,000.00 114 $22,097.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $37,841.00 354 $52,667.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 353 $20,706.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 45 $41,726.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 147 $17,773.00 342 $12,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 184 $30,638.00 288 $14,421.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $17,353.00 186 $24,167.00
Sales 440 $57,396.00 461 $15,469.00
Office and Administrative Support 328 $37,238.00 1,051 $33,358.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 149 $26,859.00 126 $25,769.00
Construction and Extraction 920 $47,716.00 29 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 372 $50,833.00 0 $0.00
Production 755 $56,036.00 358 $31,495.00
Transportation and Material Moving 531 $39,191.00 9 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,720 households in Fayette County, with an average household size of 2.76 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,923 families in Fayette County with an average family size of 3.45 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,031 344 548 2,797
Average Household Size 3.26 4.91 4.8 1.18
Total Families 5,031 344 548 0
Average Household Size 3.24 4.57 4.65 0

Poverty

Of the 5,923 families in Fayette County, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Fayette County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,227 housing units in Fayette County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,720 65.93%
Vacant 4,507 34.07%

9.39% of the total 13,227 housing units in Fayette County are rental units. This is approximately 1,242 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,227 are occupied by the owner - or 54.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Fayette County is $812.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Fayette County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    251
  • Less than $500
    225
  • $500 to $999
    623
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    285
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    48
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    19
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    25

Property Value

The median value of a property in Fayette County is $211,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Fayette County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    531
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,190
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    882
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    844
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,449
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,389
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    660
  • $1,000,000 or more
    282

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Fayette County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Fayette County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,610
  • 1940 to 1949
    866
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,069
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,306
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,766
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,423
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,478
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,552
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,148
  • 2014 or later
    9

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Fayette County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    397
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,158
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,567
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,598

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Fayette County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Fayette County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Fayette County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    472
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,276
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,144
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,103
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,354
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    359
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    642
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    151
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    413
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    511
  • 90 or more minutes
    518

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Fayette County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Fayette County, Texas

We have data for 12 places in Fayette County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.