Fayette County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 323,725 | — | #227 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,479 | -7.5% | #1,234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.3 years | -9.3% | #2,940 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $293,500 | +4.1% | #661 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,164 | +0.1% | #597 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.5% | #1,933 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 323,725, making it the #227 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $69,479, ranking #1,234 out of 3,222 counties — 7.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $293,500 (+4.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,164/mo and the homeownership rate is 53.8%.
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92.8% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, Kentucky
Fayette County, Kentucky has a total population of 323,725, making it the 227th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $69,479, which ranks #1,234 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $293,500, 4.1% above the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $1,164 per month. The homeownership rate is 53.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 48.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.2 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%).
All data for Fayette County, Kentucky 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.