Fayette County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,315 | — | #1,804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,944 | -18.9% | #1,997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,515 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,700 | -53.6% | #2,506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,108 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +22.8% | #2,036 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 21,315, making it the #1,804 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $60,944, ranking #1,997 out of 3,222 counties — 18.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $130,700 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.
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92.7% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois has a total population of 21,315, making it the 1,804th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $60,944, which ranks #1,997 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $130,700, 53.6% below the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.2%).
All data for Fayette County, Illinois 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.