Fayette County Summary

Life in Fayette County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fayette County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fayette County:

  • The population in Fayette County is 19,519.

  • The median home value in Fayette County is $139,704.

  • The median income in Fayette County is $56,043.

  • The median rent in Fayette County is $780.

  • The unemployment rate in Fayette County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Fayette County is 11.8%.

  • The average high in Fayette County is 65.8° and there are 82.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Fayette County

List Of Cities & Towns in Fayette County

Oelwein, IA Population 5,934

West Union, IA Population 2,468

Sumner, IA Population 2,145

Fairbank, IA Population 1,490

Fayette, IA Population 1,179

Elgin, IA Population 739

Hawkeye, IA Population 511

Clermont, IA Population 490

Maynard, IA Population 484

Arlington, IA Population 445

Waucoma, IA Population 313

Wadena, IA Population 211

Westgate, IA Population 207

St. Lucas, IA Population 146

Stanley, IA Population 81

Randalia, IA Population 65

Map Of Fayette County

Fayette County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Fayette County is 65.8°.

  • There are 71.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 82.9 inches of rain each year with 12.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:47 hours of sun each day in Fayette County.

StatFayette County
Mean High65.8
Nice Days71.62
Rainfall82.9
Snowfall12.1
Sunny_hours4:47
65.8°
Average High
82.9
Inches of Rain

Fayette County Photos

Sumner Iac October
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-3.0
West Union Heiserman Library
Source: Wikipedia User Dick Woodard | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Flickr User JCHaywire | CC BY-SA 2.0

Fayette County Demographics

Population over time in Fayette County

The current population in Fayette County is 19,519. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,582 -0.1%
2021 19,604 -1.0%
2020 19,803 -

Gender in Fayette County

  • Fayette County is 49.4% female with 9,649 female residents.

  • Fayette County is 50.6% male with 9,870 male residents.

Female
49.4% (9,649)
Male
50.6% (9,870)
Gender Fayette County IA USA
Female 49.4% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Fayette County

Fayette County is:

  • 91.5% White with 17,866 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 164 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 103 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 95 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 705 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 572 Hispanic residents.

White
91.5% (17,866)
African American
0.8% (164)
American Indian
0.5% (103)
Asian
0.5% (95)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.1% (13)
Two Or More
3.6% (705)
Hispanic
2.9% (572)

Table: Fayette County By Race

Race Fayette County IA USA
White 91.5% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.9% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Fayette County, Iowa

  • 5.2% of households in Fayette County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Fayette County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Fayette County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Fayette County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Fayette County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Fayette County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Fayette County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Fayette County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Fayette County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Fayette County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (1,012)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (1,124)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.5% (2,239)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (1,888)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (2,604)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (3,767)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (2,417)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (2,917)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (759)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (787)
Income Fayette County IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.5% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fayette County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Fayette County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Fayette County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Fayette County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Fayette County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Fayette County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Fayette County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Fayette County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Fayette County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Fayette County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (585)
9-12th Grade
5% (975)
High School / GED
42% (8,197)
Some College
21% (4,098)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,342)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (2,342)
Master's Degree
4% (780)
Professional Degree
1% (195)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Fayette County IA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 42% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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