Fayette County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fayette County is located in Ohio with a total population of 28,880. It is the 74th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fayette County is 40.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fayette County is $60,047. This is 14% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $162,200. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Fayette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fayette County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.