Fayette County, Alabama

Total Population: 16,173

County Seat: Fayette

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Median Home Value

$121,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,733

Across all households

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.3%
Two or More Races2.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.3%

65 Years and Over

21.6%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

7.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,733

Mean Household Income

$69,566

Per Capita Income

$27,734

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$121,200

Median Rent

$622/mo

Total Housing Units

7,798

Owner-Occupied

78.2%

Renter-Occupied

21.8%

Vacancy Rate

22.4%

Married Couple Households

54.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

16.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.9%

Average Household Size

2.62

Broadband Internet Access

77.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01057.