Fayette County, West Virginia

Total Population: 39,987

County Seat: Fayetteville

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Median Home Value

$104,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,672

Across all households

Median Age

44.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Two or More Races2.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.6%

65 Years and Over

22.3%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,672

Mean Household Income

$65,286

Per Capita Income

$27,091

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$104,200

Median Rent

$777/mo

Total Housing Units

19,134

Owner-Occupied

75.7%

Renter-Occupied

24.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Married Couple Households

49.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.3%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

80.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54019.