Fayette County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Fayette County, Texas has a population of 25,042, the 101st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $75,854 and the median home value is $293,900. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Fayette County Quick Facts

Population 25,042

Median Household Income $75,85490% MOE ±$3,307

Median Home Value $293,90090% MOE ±$21,470

Poverty Rate 8.6%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.3%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 48.2 years90% MOE ±1.3 years

Homeownership Rate 79.4%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.5%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 25,042 101st of 254

Median Income $75,854 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Fayette County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,141	25,042	-0.4%
Median household income	$74,075	$75,854	No clear change (+2.4%)
Median home value¹	$224,112	$293,900	+31.1%
Median gross rent	$996	$988	No clear change (-0.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Fayette

$75,854

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fayette

$293,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 34.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

9.3%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.4%

Renter 20.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $988/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

30.4%

75+

11.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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	4,452	$53,547	10.9%	$338,700
Schulenburg	2,768	$51,294	17.2%	$205,900
Flatonia	1,830	$61,010	12.6%	$200,400
Fayetteville	335	$73,250	2.4%	$281,300
Ellinger	253	$60,956	6.7%	$206,900
Carmine	173	$47,292	0.6%	N/A
Plum	138	$51,991	0.0%	$230,600
Round Top	105	$150,000	0.9%	$854,200

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Population Overview

Fayette County is located in Texas with a total population of 25,042. It is the 101st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fayette County is 48.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.6% 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 $75,854. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $293,900. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 79.4% 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 69.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

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 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 25,042, making it the 101st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Fayette County?

The median household income in Fayette County is $75,854 with a poverty rate of 8.6%.

How many cities are in Fayette County, Texas?

Fayette County contains 8 Census-designated places.