Fayette County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fayette County is located in Indiana with a total population of 23,390. It is the 65th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fayette County is 43.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fayette County is $56,659. This is 19% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $114,800. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Fayette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Fayette County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.