Fayette County's 2026 population is estimated at 23,493, reflecting a 0.34% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Fayette County is the 66th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 24,325 and has grown -3.42% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 42.9 years
There are 18,198 adults, (4,799 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 11,702 (50.1%)
Male: 11,632 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 93.94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,919 | 93.94% |
| Two or more races | 776 | 3.33% |
| Black or African American | 316 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 264 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.04% |
Fayette County 's average per capita income is $43,759. Household income levels show a median of $59,321. The poverty rate stands at 17.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,625 | - |
| Families | $70,225 | $87,675 |
| Households | $59,321 | $74,303 |
| Non Families | $32,661 | $47,286 |
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