Fayette County, Texas Demographics 2026
Fayette County, Texas has a population of 24,783, the 102nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $76,541 and the median home value is $271,100. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Fayette County Quick Facts
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Fayette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | 4,448 | $57,212 | 12.2% | $320,000 |
| Schulenburg | 2,702 | $47,891 | 18.5% | $138,600 |
| Flatonia | 1,741 | $66,344 | 5.5% | $176,700 |
| Fayetteville | 365 | $65,500 | 2.2% | $254,200 |
| Plum | 256 | $71,250 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Ellinger | 222 | $59,625 | 7.2% | $214,300 |
| Carmine | 196 | $50,833 | 1.0% | $257,400 |
| Round Top | 113 | $150,625 | 0.0% | $794,600 |
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Population Overview
Fayette County is located in Texas with a total population of 24,783. It is the 102nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fayette County is 48.6 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fayette County is $76,541. This is about the same as the state median of $76,292. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $271,100. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Fayette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.8% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Fayette County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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, Texas?
Fayette County has a population of 24,783, making it the 102nd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Fayette County?
The median household income in Fayette County is $76,541 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Fayette County, Texas?
Fayette County contains 8 Census-designated places.