Fayette County, Iowa
Total Population: 19,393
County Seat: West Union
Median Home Value
$130,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$58,764
Across all households
Median Age
43.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.4%
65 Years and Over
22.1%
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.4%
No Health Insurance
4.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$58,764
Mean Household Income
$75,669
Per Capita Income
$32,982
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$130,800
Median Rent
$813/mo
Total Housing Units
9,324
Owner-Occupied
77.0%
Renter-Occupied
23.0%
Vacancy Rate
12.0%
Married Couple Households
48.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.1%
Average Household Size
2.28
Broadband Internet Access
83.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19065.