Population 23,334 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fayette County
Household size in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Fayette County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Indiana. Household size has crept up from 2.43 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Fayette County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Fayette County than nationally: 13.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Fayette County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Indiana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fayette County
Renters in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Fayette County rent their homes (27.9%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. More than four in ten owners (43.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Fayette County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Fayette County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $636 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $661 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $792 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $921 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$285 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fayette County pays $921 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $285 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fayette County
Bachelor's degrees in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fayette County: 16.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Fayette County never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Fayette County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Indiana counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Fayette County than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fayette County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 2.51 | 43.6 | 13.4% | 27.9% | 14.5% | 1962 | $921 | 16.1% | 86.0% | 3.4% |
| Union County | 2.41 | 41.8 | 11.4% | 20.2% | 10.8% | 1967 | $882 | 19.1% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Rush County | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.3% | 25.1% | 9.1% | 1956 | $851 | 18.9% | 91.1% | 4.5% |
| Preble County | 2.44 | 43.7 | 11.2% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 1967 | $869 | 18.5% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Shelby County | 2.46 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 1973 | $1,016 | 22.4% | 90.9% | 3.3% |
| Montgomery County | 2.32 | 40.8 | 12.7% | 37.5% | 8.7% | 1967 | $1,145 | 32.1% | 92.7% | 5.7% |
| Johnson County | 2.67 | 38.9 | 10.5% | 27.3% | 6.0% | 1992 | $1,460 | 35.2% | 92.2% | 3.0% |
| Marion County | 2.53 | 35.9 | 14.4% | 43.5% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,288 | 33.6% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| Greene County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 9.2% | 32.0% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,316 | 42.4% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Morgan County | 2.57 | 42.4 | 10.8% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 1981 | $1,097 | 21.2% | 90.2% | 4.0% |
| Hendricks County | 2.69 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 21.8% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,445 | 39.9% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fayette County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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