Fayette County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,519 | — | #1,224 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,194 | -29.2% | #2,585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,800 | -62.5% | #2,902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $788 | -32.2% | #2,202 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.7% | #2,598 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 39,519, making it the #1,224 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $53,194, ranking #2,585 out of 3,222 counties — 29.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $105,800 (-62.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $788/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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92.0% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, West Virginia
Fayette County, West Virginia has a total population of 39,519, making it the 1,224th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $53,194, which ranks #2,585 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $105,800, 62.5% below the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $788 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Fayette County, West Virginia 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.