Fayette City, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fayette City, Pennsylvania had a total population of 386, the 1477th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,443, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x.
Fayette City Quick Facts
How Fayette City 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 | 411 | 386 | -6.1% |
| Median household income | $52,955 | $57,443 | +8.5% |
| Median home value | $75,200 | $76,400 | +1.6% |
How Fayette City Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Fayette City Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Fayette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown | 9,742 | $35,454 | 27.8% | $87,700 |
| Connellsville | 6,849 | $45,721 | 16.3% | $122,900 |
| Masontown | 3,201 | $53,676 | 31.7% | $126,300 |
| Leith-Hatfield | 2,577 | $91,823 | 5.4% | $296,700 |
| Brownsville | 2,412 | $31,810 | 31.6% | $69,400 |
| Oliver | 2,393 | $55,602 | 25.1% | $144,400 |
| East Uniontown | 2,195 | $48,305 | 25.6% | $114,800 |
| South Connellsville | 1,807 | $48,250 | 21.3% | $112,000 |
| Hopwood | 1,767 | $44,321 | 11.3% | $190,600 |
| Hiller | 1,536 | $78,015 | 15.1% | $121,300 |
Cities Similar to Fayette City
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennwyn | 384 | N/A | $186,700 | 27.2% | 26.6% |
| Forestville (Butler County) | 381 | N/A | $108,800 | 23.8% | 23.6% |
| Carmichaels | 388 | $58,393 | $150,000 | 26.9% | 4.1% |
| Revloc | 391 | $55,972 | N/A | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Kimberton | 377 | $58,625 | $386,400 | 48.0% | 2.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 386, Fayette City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Fayette City is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. The total population is 386. It ranks as the 1477th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fayette City is 44.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fayette City is $57,443. This is 26% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $76,400. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Fayette City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Fayette City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents.
Education
15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fayette City, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fayette City, Pennsylvania?
Fayette City, Pennsylvania has a population of 386 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fayette City, PA?
The median household income in Fayette City is $57,443, which is 29% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fayette City, PA?
The poverty rate in Fayette City is 18.5%. This means approximately 71 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Fayette City, Pennsylvania?
Fayette City's population is 90.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fayette City, PA?
The median home value in Fayette City is $76,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.3x.
How educated is Fayette City, Pennsylvania?
15.7% of adults (25+) in Fayette City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.