Fayette County, IN
Fayette County Overview
23,391
TOTAL POPULATION
11,504
MALE POPULATION
11,887
FEMALE POPULATION
96.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,435
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,948
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,219
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,804
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,866
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Fayette County Area Codes
Race in Fayette County
The most populous races in Fayette County are White / Caucasian (22,130 | 94.6%), Two or more Races (737 | 3.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (340 | 1.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 43 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 278 | 1.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 10 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 340 | 1.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 59 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 22,130 | 94.6% |
| Two or more Races | 737 | 3.2% |
| Some other Race | 134 | 0.6% |
| Total | 23,391 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Fayette County
The most populous ancestries reported in Fayette County are German (4,766 | 20.4%), American (3,104 | 13.3%), Irish (2,833 | 12.1%), English (2,588 | 11.1%), and European (512 | 2.2%), together accounting for 59.0% of all Fayette County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 95 | 0.4% |
| American | 3,104 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 21 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 22 | 0.1% |
| British | 129 | 0.5% |
| Burmese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 4 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 56 | 0.2% |
| Central American Indian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 65 | 0.3% |
| Choctaw | 45 | 0.2% |
| Croatian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 10 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 131 | 0.6% |
| English | 2,588 | 11.1% |
| European | 512 | 2.2% |
| French | 204 | 0.9% |
| French Canadian | 7 | 0.0% |
| German | 4,766 | 20.4% |
| Greek | 47 | 0.2% |
| Guatemalan | 56 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2,833 | 12.1% |
| Iroquois | 15 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 405 | 1.7% |
| Korean | 42 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 270 | 1.1% |
| Mexican American Indian | 21 | 0.1% |
| New Zealander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 142 | 0.6% |
| Portuguese | 30 | 0.1% |
| Romanian | 33 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 30 | 0.1% |
| Samoan | 10 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 35 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 157 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 270 | 1.1% |
| Slovak | 35 | 0.2% |
| South American | 10 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 4 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 16 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 95 | 0.4% |
| Swedish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Swiss | 56 | 0.2% |
| Venezuelan | 10 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 135 | 0.6% | View All 51 Rows |
Immigrants in Fayette County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fayette County came from Latin America (199 | 0.9%), Central America (189 | 0.8%), Mexico (133 | 0.6%), Guatemala (56 | 0.2%), and Asia (53 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Fayette County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 37 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 53 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 189 | 0.8% |
| Eastern Europe | 19 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 29 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 6 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 56 | 0.2% |
| Iraq | 10 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 199 | 0.9% |
| Mexico | 133 | 0.6% |
| Philippines | 27 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 19 | 0.1% |
| South America | 10 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 43 | 0.2% |
| Southern Europe | 4 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 4 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 10 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 16 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 37 | 0.2% |
| Western Asia | 10 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 6 | 0.0% | View All 21 Rows |
Sex and Age in Fayette County
Sex and Age in Fayette County
The most populous age groups in Fayette County are 10 to 14 Years (898 | 7.8%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (862 | 7.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 663 (5.8%) | 618 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 504 (4.4%) | 732 (6.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 898 (7.8%) | 664 (5.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 779 (6.8%) | 811 (6.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 702 (6.1%) | 694 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 702 (6.1%) | 681 (5.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 569 (5.0%) | 597 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 565 (4.9%) | 514 (4.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 746 (6.5%) | 862 (7.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 792 (6.9%) | 731 (6.1%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 828 (7.2%) | 754 (6.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 739 (6.4%) | 791 (6.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 840 (7.3%) | 848 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 844 (7.3%) | 839 (7.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 516 (4.5%) | 667 (5.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 444 (3.9%) | 473 (4.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 203 (1.8%) | 356 (3.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 170 (1.5%) | 255 (2.1%) |
| Total | 11,504 (100.0%) | 11,887 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Fayette County
Median Family Size in Fayette County
The median family size in Fayette County is 2.95 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,155 | 19.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (480 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,419 (73.0%) | 2.94 |
| Single Male/Father | 480 (7.9%) | 2.76 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,155 (19.1%) | 3.10 |
| Total Families | 6,054 (100.0%) | 2.95 |
Median Household Size in Fayette County
The median household size in Fayette County is 2.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,155 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (3,618 | 37.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,419 (45.7%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 480 (5.0%) | 3.16 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,155 (11.9%) | 3.38 |
| Non-family | 3,618 (37.4%) | 1.24 |
| Total Households | 9,672 (100.0%) | 2.38 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fayette County
Out of a total of 9,672 households in Fayette County, 6,054 (62.6%) are family households, while 3,618 (37.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,207, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,056.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,056 (31.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,207 (33.2%) | 420 (4.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,069 (11.1%) | 82 (0.9%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,047 (10.8%) | 34 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 380 (3.9%) | 26 (0.3%) |
| 6-Person Households | 287 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 64 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,054 (62.6%) | 3,618 (37.4%) |
Female Fertility in Fayette County
Fertility by Age in Fayette County
Average fertility rate in Fayette County is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 13 (4.7%) | 16.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 211 (75.6%) | 107.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 55 (19.7%) | 24.0 |
| Total | 279 (100.0%) | 55.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fayette County
57.7% of women with births (279) in Fayette County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 81.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 138 (65.4%) | 73 (34.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 10 (18.2%) | 45 (81.8%) |
| Total | 161 (57.7%) | 118 (42.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Fayette County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 85 (30.5%) | 80.0 |
| High School Diploma | 76 (27.2%) | 48.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 86 (30.8%) | 54.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32 (11.5%) | 48.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 279 (100.0%) | 55.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fayette County
42.3% of women with births in Fayette County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 61.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 48 (56.5%) | 37 (43.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 29 (38.2%) | 47 (61.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 52 (60.5%) | 34 (39.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 161 (57.7%) | 118 (42.3%) |
Income in Fayette County
Income Overview in Fayette County
Per Capita Income in Fayette County is $27,435, while median incomes of families and households are $64,948 and $52,219 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 23,391 | $27,435 |
| Median Family Income | 6,054 | $64,948 |
| Mean Family Income | 6,054 | $76,964 |
| Median Household Income | 9,672 | $52,219 |
| Mean Household Income | 9,672 | $64,529 |
| Income Deficit | 6,054 | $8,804 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 23,391 | 48.68% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 23,391 | 51.32¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 23,391 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Fayette County
Average Earnings in Fayette County are $34,324, $45,332 for men and $23,264 for women, a difference of 48.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 5,954 (52.0%) | $45,332 |
| Female | 5,484 (47.9%) | $23,264 |
| Total | 11,438 (100.0%) | $34,324 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fayette County
The most common earnings brackets in Fayette County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (707 | 11.9%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (596 | 10.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 176 (3.0%) | 384 (7.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 186 (3.1%) | 596 (10.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 210 (3.5%) | 252 (4.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 144 (2.4%) | 92 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 135 (2.3%) | 427 (7.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 79 (1.3%) | 283 (5.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 252 (4.2%) | 313 (5.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 60 (1.0%) | 169 (3.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 183 (3.1%) | 113 (2.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 155 (2.6%) | 370 (6.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 305 (5.1%) | 307 (5.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 338 (5.7%) | 259 (4.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 381 (6.4%) | 284 (5.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 347 (5.8%) | 416 (7.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 296 (5.0%) | 214 (3.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 474 (8.0%) | 207 (3.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 707 (11.9%) | 355 (6.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 510 (8.6%) | 135 (2.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 663 (11.1%) | 155 (2.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 353 (5.9%) | 153 (2.8%) |
| Total | 5,954 (100.0%) | 5,484 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fayette County
Average earnings in Fayette County are $51,456 for men and $29,069 for women, a difference of 43.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,015, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,829. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,897, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,958.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $42,829 | $13,958 |
| High School Diploma | $46,280 | $18,700 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $54,155 | $34,157 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,191 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,015 | $56,897 |
| Total | $51,456 | $29,069 |
Family Income in Fayette County
Family Income Brackets in Fayette County
According to the Fayette County family income data, there are 1,423 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 133 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 170 | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 170 | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 539 | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 563 | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 618 | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,423 | 23.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 866 | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,156 | 19.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 412 | 6.8% |
| $200,000+ | 133 | 2.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fayette County
7+ person families (56 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in Fayette County with $136,538 per family, while 2-person families (3,437 | 56.8%) have the highest median income of $28,630 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,437 (56.8%) | $57,259 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,045 (17.3%) | $69,360 |
| 4-Person Families | 890 (14.7%) | $97,823 |
| 5-Person Families | 354 (5.9%) | $87,083 |
| 6-Person Families | 272 (4.5%) | $92,955 |
| 7+ Person Families | 56 (0.9%) | $136,538 |
| Total | 6,054 (100.0%) | $64,948 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fayette County
The median family income in Fayette County is $64,948, with families comprising 3+ earners (568) having the highest median family income of $128,839, while families with no earners (1,259) have the lowest median family income of $46,340, accounting for 9.4% and 20.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,259 (20.8%) | $46,340 |
| 1 Earner | 1,967 (32.5%) | $51,593 |
| 2 Earners | 2,260 (37.3%) | $94,375 |
| 3+ Earners | 568 (9.4%) | $128,839 |
| Total | 6,054 (100.0%) | $64,948 |
Household Income in Fayette County
Household Income Brackets in Fayette County
With 1,954 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fayette County, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 135 households (1.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 474 | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 532 | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,354 | 14.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,064 | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,064 | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,954 | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,219 | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,402 | 14.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 474 | 4.9% |
| $200,000+ | 135 | 1.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Fayette County
The median household income in Fayette County is $52,219, with the highest median household income of $63,337 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,601 households (26.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,793, with 359 households (3.7%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 359 (3.7%) | $31,793 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,601 (26.9%) | $63,337 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,593 (37.1%) | $62,981 |
| 65+ Years | 3,119 (32.3%) | $45,033 |
| Total | 9,672 (100.0%) | $52,219 |
Poverty in Fayette County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayette County
With 14.2% poverty level for males and 18.4% for females among the residents of Fayette County, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 103 males (32.8%) and 78 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 137 (21.4%) | 204 (33.7%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 78 (66.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 144 (19.5%) | 143 (18.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 64 (13.3%) | 92 (18.4%) |
| 15 Years | 28 (14.7%) | 18 (33.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 103 (32.8%) | 31 (6.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 118 (12.1%) | 240 (24.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 214 (16.9%) | 268 (21.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 104 (8.0%) | 356 (25.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 179 (11.1%) | 305 (20.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 298 (19.2%) | 264 (16.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 180 (13.3%) | 101 (6.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 35 (4.9%) | 57 (5.8%) |
| Total | 1,604 (14.2%) | 2,157 (18.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fayette County
According to the poverty statistics in Fayette County, males aged 5 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 94.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 504 (78.6%) | 401 (66.3%) |
| 5 Years | 153 (100.0%) | 39 (33.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 595 (80.5%) | 613 (81.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 419 (86.8%) | 407 (81.6%) |
| 15 Years | 163 (85.3%) | 36 (66.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 211 (67.2%) | 451 (93.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 853 (87.8%) | 725 (75.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,052 (83.1%) | 1,010 (79.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,193 (92.0%) | 1,017 (74.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,429 (88.9%) | 1,180 (79.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,253 (80.8%) | 1,366 (83.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,176 (86.7%) | 1,366 (93.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 673 (95.1%) | 926 (94.2%) |
| Total | 9,674 (85.8%) | 9,537 (81.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fayette County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fayette County show that 5.3% or 233 of the total 4,419 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.5%, comprising of 162 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,800 (94.5%) | 162 (5.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,005 (94.6%) | 57 (5.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 347 (96.1%) | 14 (3.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,186 (94.7%) | 233 (5.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fayette County
According to the poverty data in Fayette County, 14.8% or 71 single-father households and 38.6% or 446 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (63.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (72.7%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 20 (13.3%) | 17 (5.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 20 (7.1%) | 319 (51.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 31 (63.3%) | 78 (53.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (72.7%) |
| Total | 71 (14.8%) | 446 (38.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fayette County
The poverty data for Fayette County shows that 233 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 517 of the single-parent households (31.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 162 households (5.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (72.7%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 162 (5.5%) | 37 (7.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 57 (5.4%) | 339 (37.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 14 (3.9%) | 109 (56.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (72.7%) |
| Total | 233 (5.3%) | 517 (31.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Fayette County
Employment by Class of Employer in Fayette County
Among the 10,093 employed individuals in Fayette County, private company employees (7,242 | 71.8%), not-for-profit organizations (951 | 9.4%), and local government employees (642 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 7,242 | 71.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 243 | 2.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 516 | 5.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 951 | 9.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 642 | 6.4% |
| State Government Employees | 305 | 3.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 170 | 1.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 24 | 0.2% |
| Total | 10,093 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Fayette County
According to the labor force statistics for Fayette County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (19,064), 57.0% or 10,866 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 489 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.4% or 1,167 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.1% or 124 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 686 (51.1%) | 124 (18.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,114 (79.8%) | 56 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,167 (84.4%) | 78 (6.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 840 (72.0%) | 30 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,206 (82.1%) | 40 (1.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,335 (75.2%) | 119 (5.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,059 (69.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 663 (39.3%) | 47 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 659 (23.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 143 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10,866 (57.0%) | 489 (4.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fayette County
According to labor force statistics for Fayette County, 71.5% of individuals (8,265) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,559) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 314 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.1% or 1,536 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 40 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 639 (44.0%) | 92 (6.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,551 (71.6%) | 263 (5.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,542 (77.6%) | 85 (2.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,536 (82.1%) | 22 (1.2%) |
| Total | 8,265 (71.5%) | 439 (3.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Fayette County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fayette County are Management (682 | 6.6%), Community & Social Service (641 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (499 | 4.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (348 | 3.4%), and Health Technologists (308 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fayette County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (85.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.0%), and Health Technologists (80.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 296 (43.4%) | 386 (56.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 79 (43.9%) | 101 (56.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 297 (85.3%) | 51 (14.7%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 236 (82.2%) | 51 (17.8%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 166 (25.9%) | 475 (74.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 67 (24.8%) | 203 (75.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 77 (26.4%) | 215 (73.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 60 (12.0%) | 439 (88.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 60 (19.5%) | 248 (80.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 898 (38.2%) | 1,452 (61.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,529 (53.3%) | 4,848 (46.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Fayette County are Healthcare Support (845 | 8.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (578 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (551 | 5.3%), Personal Care & Service (276 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (167 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Fayette County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (84.4%), and Law Enforcement (82.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (90.2%), Healthcare Support (87.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (67.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 105 (12.4%) | 740 (87.6%) |
| Security & Protection | 141 (84.4%) | 26 (15.6%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 121 (82.3%) | 26 (17.7%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 178 (32.3%) | 373 (67.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 455 (78.7%) | 123 (21.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 27 (9.8%) | 249 (90.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 906 (37.5%) | 1,511 (62.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,529 (53.3%) | 4,848 (46.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fayette County are Sales & Related (977 | 9.4%), and Office & Administration (880 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 396 (40.5%) | 581 (59.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 93 (10.6%) | 787 (89.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 489 (26.3%) | 1,368 (73.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,529 (53.3%) | 4,848 (46.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fayette County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (431 | 4.2%), Construction & Extraction (322 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 7 (29.2%) | 17 (70.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 300 (93.2%) | 22 (6.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 417 (96.8%) | 14 (3.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 724 (93.2%) | 53 (6.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,529 (53.3%) | 4,848 (46.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fayette County are Production (1,686 | 16.3%), Material Moving (686 | 6.6%), and Transportation (604 | 5.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,468 (87.1%) | 218 (12.9%) |
| Transportation | 472 (78.1%) | 132 (21.8%) |
| Material Moving | 572 (83.4%) | 114 (16.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,512 (84.4%) | 464 (15.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,529 (53.3%) | 4,848 (46.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Fayette County
Employment Industries in Fayette County
The major employment industries in Fayette County include Manufacturing (2,496 | 24.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,985 | 19.1%), Retail Trade (1,127 | 10.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (685 | 6.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (664 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fayette County
The Fayette County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (94.6%), Wholesale Trade (88.5%), and Manufacturing (81.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.1%), Professional & Scientific (84.5%), and Finance & Insurance (75.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 73 (81.1%) | 17 (18.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 399 (80.6%) | 96 (19.4%) |
| Manufacturing | 2,037 (81.6%) | 459 (18.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 192 (88.5%) | 25 (11.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 621 (55.1%) | 506 (44.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 439 (66.1%) | 225 (33.9%) |
| Utilities | 158 (94.6%) | 9 (5.4%) |
| Information | 103 (54.8%) | 85 (45.2%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 85 (24.7%) | 259 (75.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 17 (30.4%) | 39 (69.6%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 24 (15.5%) | 131 (84.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 268 (74.9%) | 90 (25.1%) |
| Educational Services | 182 (32.4%) | 379 (67.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 296 (14.9%) | 1,689 (85.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 28 (41.8%) | 39 (58.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 221 (32.3%) | 464 (67.7%) |
| Public Administration | 191 (49.7%) | 193 (50.3%) |
| Total | 5,529 (53.3%) | 4,848 (46.7%) |
Education in Fayette County
School Enrollment in Fayette County
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,533 students in Fayette County are high school (1,130 | 24.9%), middle school (1,129 | 24.9%), and elementary school (1,081 | 23.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 218 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 226 | 5.0% |
| Elementary School | 1,081 | 23.8% |
| Middle School | 1,129 | 24.9% |
| High School | 1,130 | 24.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 664 | 14.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 85 | 1.9% |
| Total | 4,533 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fayette County
Out of a total of 4,533 students who are enrolled in schools in Fayette County, 671 (14.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,862 (85.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 160 (56.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 123 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 132 (66.3%) | 67 (33.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 832 (81.7%) | 187 (18.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,360 (91.9%) | 120 (8.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 826 (88.1%) | 111 (11.8%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 185 (93.9%) | 12 (6.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 278 (94.9%) | 15 (5.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 125 (43.9%) | 160 (56.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 123 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,862 (85.2%) | 671 (14.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fayette County
Business (624 | 22.9%), education (545 | 20.0%), science & technology (354 | 13.0%), computers & mathematics (257 | 9.5%), and liberal arts & history (198 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,720 individuals in Fayette County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 257 | 9.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 48 | 1.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 26 | 1.0% |
| Psychology | 103 | 3.8% |
| Social Sciences | 96 | 3.5% |
| Engineering | 135 | 5.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 18 | 0.7% |
| Science & Technology | 354 | 13.0% |
| Business | 624 | 22.9% |
| Education | 545 | 20.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 55 | 2.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 198 | 7.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 41 | 1.5% |
| Communications | 35 | 1.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 185 | 6.8% |
| Total | 2,720 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Fayette County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fayette County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fayette County are males with 2 vehicles (2,054, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,459, making up 44.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 44 (0.8%) | 93 (2.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 721 (13.4%) | 1,056 (22.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,054 (38.1%) | 1,459 (31.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,672 (31.0%) | 1,145 (24.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 640 (11.9%) | 669 (14.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 266 (4.9%) | 252 (5.4%) |
| Total | 5,397 (100.0%) | 4,674 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Fayette County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fayette County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,684 commuters, 17.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,489 commuters, 15.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,474 commuters, 15.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 552 | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,684 | 17.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,489 | 15.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,180 | 12.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 723 | 7.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 343 | 3.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 693 | 7.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 185 | 1.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 506 | 5.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,474 | 15.1% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 558 | 5.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 376 | 3.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Fayette County
The most common commute times in Fayette County are 45 to 59 minutes (1,021 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,040 commuters, 23.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 289 (5.5%) | 263 (5.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 644 (12.3%) | 1,040 (23.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 802 (15.3%) | 687 (15.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 500 (9.5%) | 680 (15.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 401 (7.6%) | 322 (7.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 167 (3.2%) | 176 (3.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 459 (8.8%) | 234 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 58 (1.1%) | 127 (2.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 244 (4.6%) | 262 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,021 (19.5%) | 453 (10.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 364 (6.9%) | 194 (4.3%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 293 (5.6%) | 83 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fayette County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Fayette County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (804, 15.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (615, 13.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 621 (11.8%) | 210 (4.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 363 (6.9%) | 166 (3.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 388 (7.4%) | 188 (4.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 804 (15.3%) | 373 (8.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 383 (7.3%) | 242 (5.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 602 (11.5%) | 530 (11.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 208 (4.0%) | 615 (13.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 462 (8.8%) | 550 (12.2%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 120 (2.3%) | 65 (1.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 136 (2.6%) | 214 (4.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 75 (1.4%) | 204 (4.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 32 (0.6%) | 164 (3.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 489 (9.3%) | 566 (12.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 559 (10.7%) | 434 (9.6%) |
| Total | 5,242 (100.0%) | 4,521 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Fayette County
Occupancy by Ownership in Fayette County
Of the total 9,672 dwellings in Fayette County, owner-occupied units account for 6,723 (69.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,949 (30.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 6,723 | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,949 | 30.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 9,672 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Fayette County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,056 | 31.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,627 | 37.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,151 | 11.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,838 | 19.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,672 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fayette County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,761 (57.6%) | 1,295 (42.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,803 (77.3%) | 824 (22.7%) |
| 3-Person Household | 855 (74.3%) | 296 (25.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,304 (71.0%) | 534 (29.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 6,723 (69.5%) | 2,949 (30.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fayette County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 676 (50.8%) | 655 (49.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,805 (68.7%) | 1,280 (31.3%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,880 (73.2%) | 690 (26.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,362 (80.8%) | 324 (19.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fayette County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,570 | 16.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,390 | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,855 | 19.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,738 | 18.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,002 | 20.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 847 | 8.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 270 | 2.8% |
| Total | 9,672 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Fayette County
Median Income by Occupancy in Fayette County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,723 (69.5%) | $63,647 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,949 (30.5%) | $27,446 |
| Average | 9,672 (100.0%) | $52,219 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fayette County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 96 (1.4%) | 196 (6.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 148 (2.2%) | 35 (1.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 169 (2.5%) | 362 (12.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 245 (3.6%) | 445 (15.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 388 (5.8%) | 279 (9.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 626 (9.3%) | 440 (14.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 765 (11.4%) | 303 (10.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,507 (22.4%) | 442 (15.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 973 (14.5%) | 241 (8.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,249 (18.6%) | 158 (5.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 557 (8.3%) | 48 (1.6%) |
| Total | 6,723 (100.0%) | 2,949 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fayette County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 403 (6.0%) | 172 (5.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,466 (21.8%) | 246 (8.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,656 (24.6%) | 1,024 (34.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,199 (17.8%) | 758 (25.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,533 (22.8%) | 451 (15.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 289 (4.3%) | 33 (1.1%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 122 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 26 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 29 (0.4%) | 18 (0.6%) |
| Total | 6,723 (100.0%) | 2,949 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Fayette County
Housing Structures in Fayette County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,893 | 81.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 62 | 0.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 231 | 2.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 386 | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 211 | 2.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 454 | 4.7% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 435 | 4.5% |
| Total | 9,672 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fayette County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,401 (81.1%) | 1,492 (18.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 15 (24.2%) | 47 (75.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 36 (15.6%) | 195 (84.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 386 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 454 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 271 (62.3%) | 164 (37.7%) |
| Total | 6,723 (69.5%) | 2,949 (30.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fayette County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 12 (0.2%) | 87 (2.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 105 (1.6%) | 504 (17.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,891 (28.1%) | 1,476 (50.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,940 (43.7%) | 668 (22.7%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,775 (26.4%) | 214 (7.3%) |
| Total | 6,723 (100.0%) | 2,949 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fayette County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 4,090 (60.8%) | 1,171 (39.7%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 741 (11.0%) | 273 (9.3%) |
| Electricity | 1,248 (18.6%) | 1,372 (46.5%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 318 (4.7%) | 30 (1.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 317 (4.7%) | 103 (3.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 9 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,723 (100.0%) | 2,949 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Fayette County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 268 (4.0%) | 472 (16.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,482 (22.0%) | 1,347 (45.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,662 (39.6%) | 817 (27.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 2,311 (34.4%) | 313 (10.6%) |
| Total | 6,723 (100.0%) | 2,949 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Fayette County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fayette County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,608 | 4,115 |
| Median Property Value | $98,100 | $99,600 |
| Median Household Income | $45,895 | $424 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $431 | $7 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $671 | $74 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fayette County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 485 (18.6%) | 392 (9.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 865 (33.2%) | 1,684 (40.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,059 (40.6%) | 1,862 (45.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 147 (5.6%) | 156 (3.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 11 (0.4%) | 21 (0.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 7 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 34 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,608 (100.0%) | 4,115 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fayette County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 192 (7.4%) | 351 (8.5%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 495 (19.0%) | 52 (1.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 313 (12.0%) | 307 (7.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 442 (17.0%) | 313 (7.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 473 (18.1%) | 323 (7.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 291 (11.2%) | 1,034 (25.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 269 (10.3%) | 682 (16.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 133 (5.1%) | 980 (23.8%) |
| Total | 2,608 (100.0%) | 4,115 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fayette County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,190 (45.6%) | 76,926 (1,869.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 523 (20.1%) | 2,825 (68.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 276 (10.6%) | 673 (16.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 576 (22.1%) | 253 (6.1%) |
| Total | 2,608 (100.0%) | 4,115 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fayette County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,316 (50.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 618 (23.7%) | 2,024 (49.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 324 (12.4%) | 1,282 (31.1%) |
| Total | 2,608 (100.0%) | 4,115 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Fayette County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayette County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,479 (95.4%) | 71 (4.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,475 (89.5%) | 406 (10.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,551 (84.8%) | 278 (15.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,127 (91.3%) | 202 (8.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,432 (91.1%) | 238 (8.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,825 (91.3%) | 268 (8.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,910 (91.5%) | 271 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,823 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,691 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 21,313 (92.5%) | 1,734 (7.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fayette County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,479 (95.4%) | 71 (4.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,475 (89.5%) | 406 (10.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,551 (84.8%) | 278 (15.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fayette County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 3,496 (93.5%) | 241 (6.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,001 (92.0%) | 348 (8.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,793 (95.0%) | 251 (5.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,865 (85.0%) | 507 (15.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 6,083 (94.0%) | 387 (6.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fayette County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 915 (59.0%) | 600 (38.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,743 (44.9%) | 2,160 (55.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 525 (28.7%) | 1,074 (58.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 789 (33.9%) | 1,438 (61.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 761 (28.5%) | 1,695 (63.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 714 (23.1%) | 2,252 (72.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,145 (36.0%) | 1,938 (60.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,709 (96.0%) | 1,391 (49.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,691 (100.0%) | 1,142 (67.5%) |
| Total | 10,992 (47.7%) | 13,690 (59.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fayette County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 39 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 287 (15.1%) | 217 (11.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 446 (19.9%) | 300 (13.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,003 (22.5%) | 1,138 (25.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 375 (27.7%) | 505 (34.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 310 (43.8%) | 488 (49.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fayette County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 39 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 50 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 340 (7.6%) | 156 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 123 (9.1%) | 64 (4.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 175 (24.7%) | 257 (26.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 24 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 20 (1.1%) | 13 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 135 (6.0%) | 83 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 160 (3.6%) | 295 (6.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 75 (5.5%) | 93 (6.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 123 (17.4%) | 46 (4.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 258 (13.6%) | 208 (10.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 246 (11.0%) | 190 (8.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 369 (8.3%) | 424 (9.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 130 (9.6%) | 159 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 77 (10.9%) | 113 (11.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 158 (7.1%) | 54 (2.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 414 (9.3%) | 525 (11.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 198 (14.6%) | 437 (29.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 213 (30.1%) | 284 (28.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 16 (0.8%) | 16 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 111 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 98 (2.2%) | 151 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (2.6%) | 180 (12.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 101 (14.3%) | 103 (10.5%) |
Technology Access in Fayette County
Computing Device Access in Fayette County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 6,412 | 66.3% |
| Smartphone | 8,204 | 84.8% |
| Tablet | 5,135 | 53.1% |
| No Computing Device | 959 | 9.9% |
| Total | 9,672 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Fayette County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 5,696 | 58.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,614 | 16.7% |
| Satellite Internet | 711 | 7.3% |
| No Internet | 1,701 | 17.6% |
| Total | 9,672 | 100.0% |
Fayette County Summary
Fayette County, Indiana is located in the east-central part of the state, and is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is bordered by Union, Franklin, Rush, Henry, Wayne, and Union counties. The county seat is Connersville, and the county has a population of 24,277 as of the 2010 census.
History
Fayette County was formed in 1818 from parts of Franklin and Wayne counties. It was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The county was originally divided into three townships: Connersville, Harrison, and Jennings. The county was later divided into nine townships: Connersville, Harrison, Jennings, Fairview, Jackson, Orange, Posey, Wayne, and Waterloo.
The first settlers in the county were mostly of English and German descent. The first county seat was located in Connersville, and the first courthouse was built in 1820. The county was an important center of the Underground Railroad, and many escaped slaves found refuge in the county.
Geography
Fayette County is located in east-central Indiana, and is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is bordered by Union, Franklin, Rush, Henry, Wayne, and Union counties. The county has a total area of 437 square miles, of which 434 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 890 feet.
The county is drained by the Whitewater River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Fayette, Lake Connersville, and Lake Harrison.
Economy
Fayette County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, which employs over 3,000 people in the county. Other major employers include Fayette Regional Health System, Fayette County Hospital, and Fayette County Public Schools.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and poultry being the main animals raised.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Fayette County had a population of 24,277. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Fayette County?
Total Population of Fayette County is 23,391.
What is the Total Male Population of Fayette County?
Total Male Population of Fayette County is 11,504.
What is the Total Female Population of Fayette County?
Total Female Population of Fayette County is 11,887.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fayette County?
There are 96.78 Males per 100 Females in Fayette County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fayette County?
There are 103.33 Females per 100 Males in Fayette County.
What is the Median Population Age in Fayette County?
Median Population Age in Fayette County is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fayette County
Average Family Size in Fayette County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fayette County
Average Household Size in Fayette County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fayette County?
Per Capita income in Fayette County is $27,435.
What is the Median Family Income in Fayette County?
Median Family Income in Fayette County is $64,948.
What is the Median Household income in Fayette County?
Median Household Income in Fayette County is $52,219.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fayette County?
Income or Wage Gap in Fayette County is 48.7%.
Women in Fayette County earn 51.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fayette County?
Family Income Deficit in Fayette County is $8,804.
Families that are below poverty line in Fayette County earn $8,804 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fayette County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fayette County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fayette County?
There are 10,866 People in the Labor Forcein in Fayette County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fayette County?
57.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Fayette County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fayette County?
Unemployment Rate in Fayette County is 4.5%.