U.S. County · Profile

Fayette County

123.9KTotal Population
155Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-16.58%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Fayette County has a population of 123,915 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Fayette County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.5%112,143
Black or African American4.2%5,204
Two or More Races4.0%4,957
Hispanic or Latino1.4%1,735
Some Other Race0.6%743
Asian0.5%620
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%124
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Fayette County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,579
25.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,498
17.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.2%
40.9% above national average
Median Age
45.2 years

Income & Poverty

$55,579Median Household Income
$31,498Per Capita Income
16.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,579$73,221
Families$73,849$88,680
Married-couple Families$73,849$82,711
Nonfamily Households$30,759$33,220

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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