Fayette County, Iowa

Total Population: 19,393

County Seat: West Union

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.2%
Two or More Races3.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.