Fayette County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,334 | — | #1,721 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,321 | -21.1% | #2,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #930 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,700 | -53.6% | #2,507 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $791 | -32.0% | #2,165 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | +41.8% | #2,427 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 23,334, making it the #1,721 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $59,321, ranking #2,146 out of 3,222 counties — 21.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $130,700 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $791/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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93.7% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, Indiana
Fayette County, Indiana has a total population of 23,334, making it the 1,721st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $59,321, which ranks #2,146 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
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 $791 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Fayette County, Indiana 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.