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 23,391.

  • The median home value in Fayette County is $136,127.

  • The median income in Fayette County is $52,219.

  • The median rent in Fayette County is $763.

  • The unemployment rate in Fayette County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Fayette County is 16.4%.

  • The average high in Fayette County is 69.3° and there are 103.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Fayette County

List Of Cities & Towns in Fayette County

Connersville, IN Population 13,395

Glenwood, IN Population 403

Map Of Fayette County

Fayette County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Fayette County is 69.3°.

  • There are 82.05 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 103.3 inches of rain each year with 8.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:37 hours of sun each day in Fayette County.

StatFayette County
Mean High69.3
Nice Days82.05
Rainfall103.3
Snowfall8.0
Sunny_hours4:37
69.3°
Average High
103.3
Inches of Rain

Fayette County Photos

Elmhurst At Connersville
Source: Public Domain
Connersville Indiana From Above
Source: Public Domain
Central Avenue Connersville In
Source: Public Domain

Fayette County Demographics

Population over time in Fayette County

The current population in Fayette County is 23,391. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 23,393 1.4%
2021 23,068 -0.5%
2020 23,194 -

Gender in Fayette County

  • Fayette County is 50.8% female with 11,887 female residents.

  • Fayette County is 49.2% male with 11,504 male residents.

Female
50.8% (11,887)
Male
49.2% (11,504)
Gender Fayette County IN USA
Female 50.8% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Fayette County

Fayette County is:

  • 93.9% White with 21,954 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 256 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 59 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 43 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 736 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.5% Hispanic with 340 Hispanic residents.

White
93.9% (21,954)
African American
1.1% (256)
American Indian
0.3% (59)
Asian
0.2% (43)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (3)
Two Or More
3.1% (736)
Hispanic
1.5% (340)

Table: Fayette County By Race

Race Fayette County IN USA
White 93.9% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.5% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Fayette County, Indiana

  • 4.9% of households in Fayette County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Fayette County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Fayette County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Fayette County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Fayette County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.2% of households in Fayette County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Fayette County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Fayette County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Fayette County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.4% of households in Fayette County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (1,148)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (1,284)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.0% (3,281)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (2,578)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.0% (2,582)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.2% (4,713)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (2,935)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.5% (3,402)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (1,146)
$200,000 or more
1.4% (316)
Income Fayette County IN USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.0% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.2% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.5% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.4% 6.7% 11.4%

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

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

  • 10.0% of adults in Fayette County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Fayette County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Fayette County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Fayette County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Fayette County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Fayette County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (1,169)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,339)
High School / GED
45% (10,525)
Some College
18% (4,210)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,871)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,573)
Master's Degree
3% (701)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Fayette County IN USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 6% 6%
High School / GED 45% 33% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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