Fayette County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 125,997 | — | #517 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,236 | -22.5% | #2,242 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #692 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,200 | -49.2% | #2,345 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $793 | -31.8% | #2,161 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.5% | #2,269 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 125,997, making it the #517 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $58,236, ranking #2,242 out of 3,222 counties — 22.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $143,200 (-49.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $793/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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95.4% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 125,997, making it the 517th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $58,236, which ranks #2,242 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $143,200, 49.2% below the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $793 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%).
All data for Fayette County, Pennsylvania 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.