Fayette County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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 average than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. 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%.