Fayette County, West Virginia
Total Population: 39,987
County Seat: Fayetteville
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.