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
48th
Median Household Income $75,854 +0.9% #785 / 3,222
76th
Median Age 48.2 years +23.9% #347 / 3,222
89th
Median Home Value $293,900 +4.3% #658 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $988 -15.0% #1,035 / 3,222
68th
Poverty Rate 8.6% -31.5% #491 / 3,222
85th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$75,854 +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #785 of 3,222
76th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,613 +5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #506 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.6% −31.5% vs nat'l
Rank #491 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.3% −57.2% vs nat'l
Rank #361 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5% −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #968 of 3,222
70th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.4 min −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,063 of 3,222
36th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$293,900 +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #658 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$988 −15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,035 of 3,222
68th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.4% +23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #736 of 3,222
77th percentile
79.4% Homeownership

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Health

90.1% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.

90.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.1% −1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,144 of 3,222
33th percentile

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.