Fayette County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Fayette County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fayette County, Ohio has a population of 28,876, the 74th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $63,275 and the median home value is $170,700. The poverty rate is 15.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fayette County Quick Facts

Population 28,876

Median Household Income $63,275

Median Home Value $170,700

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 64.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.4%

High School Graduation 86.8%

Cities/Places 7

Population 28,876 74th of 88

Median Income $63,275 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Fayette County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	28,880	28,876	-0.0%
Median household income	$60,047	$63,275	+5.4%
Median home value	$162,200	$170,700	+5.2%

Median Household Income

Fayette

$63,275

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fayette

$170,700

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%

$25K-$50K 19.2%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 27.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.7%

Renter 35.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $822/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

24.2%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fayette County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Washington Court House	14,439	$55,998	17.7%	$159,800
Jeffersonville	1,240	$45,750	36.0%	$143,800
Bloomingburg	1,019	$76,429	14.6%	$109,600
Good Hope	279	N/A	7.5%	N/A
Milledgeville	115	$55,417	46.1%	$101,400
Octa	63	$27,750	76.2%	$77,500
Pancoastburg	22	N/A	36.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Fayette County is located in Ohio with a total population of 28,876. It is the 74th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fayette County is 39.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fayette County is $63,275. This is 11% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $170,700. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Fayette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fayette County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

14.4% 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 54% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fayette County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fayette County, Ohio?

Fayette County has a population of 28,876, making it the 74th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Fayette County?

The median household income in Fayette County is $63,275 with a poverty rate of 15.5%.

How many cities are in Fayette County, Ohio?

Fayette County contains 7 Census-designated places.