Fayette County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,053 | — | #2,097 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,488 | -34.1% | #2,797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,111 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,900 | -55.3% | #2,561 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $667 | -42.6% | #2,876 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +73.1% | #2,827 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 16,053, making it the #2,097 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $49,488, ranking #2,797 out of 3,222 counties — 34.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 8.4%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $125,900 (-55.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $667/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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92.3% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, Alabama
Fayette County, Alabama has a total population of 16,053, making it the 2,097th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $49,488, which ranks #2,797 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $125,900, 55.3% below the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $667 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Fayette County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.