Fayette County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,042 | — | #1,662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,854 | +0.9% | #785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.2 years | +23.9% | #347 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $293,900 | +4.3% | #658 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $988 | -15.0% | #1,035 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.5% | #491 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 25,042, making it the #1,662 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.2 years, which is 23.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $75,854, ranking #785 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $293,900 (+4.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $988/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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90.1% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
About Fayette County, Texas
Fayette County, Texas has a total population of 25,042, making it the 1,662nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 48.2 years, which is 23.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $75,854, which ranks #785 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $293,900, 4.3% above the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $988 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%).
All data for Fayette County, Texas 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.