Fayette County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,288 | — | #1,924 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,165 | -19.9% | #2,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,800 | -51.5% | #2,427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $881 | -24.2% | #1,540 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.8% | #1,273 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 19,288, making it the #1,924 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $60,165, ranking #2,067 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $136,800 (-51.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $881/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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94.4% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County, Iowa has a total population of 19,288, making it the 1,924th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $60,165, which ranks #2,067 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $136,800, 51.5% below the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $881 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Fayette County, Iowa 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.