Fayette County, Illinois
Total Population: 21,380
County Seat: Vandalia
Median Home Value
$114,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$57,113
Across all households
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.5%
65 Years and Over
19.2%
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.4%
No Health Insurance
9.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$57,113
Mean Household Income
$77,408
Per Capita Income
$30,865
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$114,700
Median Rent
$740/mo
Total Housing Units
8,849
Owner-Occupied
80.2%
Renter-Occupied
19.8%
Vacancy Rate
11.5%
Married Couple Households
51.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.6%
Average Household Size
2.59
Broadband Internet Access
81.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17051.