Fayette County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,876 | — | #1,509 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,275 | -15.8% | #1,770 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,155 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,700 | -39.4% | #1,796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $822 | -29.3% | #1,946 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +23.2% | #2,046 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 28,876, making it the #1,509 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $63,275, ranking #1,770 out of 3,222 counties — 15.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $170,700 (-39.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $822/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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91.0% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Fayette County, Ohio
Fayette County, Ohio has a total population of 28,876, making it the 1,509th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $63,275, which ranks #1,770 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.8% 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 3.7%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $170,700, 39.4% below the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $822 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Fayette County, Ohio 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.