2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,393
Fayette County is a small county in Iowa with a population of 19,393. The median household income is $58,764, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.5%, median home value is $130,800, and 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% below the national average.
Population
19,393
2023 estimate
Rank #1917 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,764
Household
Rank #2054 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$130,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2336 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2241 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Iowa avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
16% below Iowa avg·17% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Iowa avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,982
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
19% below Iowa avg·37% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% above Iowa avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Iowa avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
32% below Iowa avg·15% below national avg
Housing Units
9,324
Households
8,203
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,213
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below Iowa avg·25% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Iowa avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.9%
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