Fayette County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 65th-largest in Indiana
The population of Fayette County, Indiana is 23,390 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $56,659, the median home value is $114,800, and the median age is 43.9.
The population of Fayette County has declined 4.1% since 2010 (24,325 → 23,335), a -0.30% annualized rate.
23,390
Population
-0.30%
Annual growth
109
People / sq mi
$56,659
Median Income
$114,800
Median Home Value
Fayette County covers 215 sq mi of land at 108.8 people per square mile.
About Fayette County, IN
Housing cost is the defining feature of Fayette County: the median home is valued at $114,800. With 23,390 residents, Fayette County is a county in Indiana.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $56,659 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.8%, close to the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $114,800, with typical rent around $779.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Fayette County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fayette County had a population of 24,325 in 2010 and 23,335 in 2024, a -4.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,325 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.29%.
23,335
Population (2024)
24,325
Population (2010)
24,325
Peak (2010)
-0.29%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,325 |
| 2011 | 24,152 |
| 2012 | 23,949 |
| 2013 | 23,827 |
| 2014 | 23,443 |
| 2015 | 23,389 |
| 2016 | 23,246 |
| 2017 | 23,138 |
| 2018 | 23,026 |
| 2019 | 23,038 |
| 2020 | 23,356 |
| 2021 | 23,381 |
| 2022 | 23,342 |
| 2023 | 23,256 |
| 2024 | 23,335 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.9
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
20.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,659$-13,392 vs state |
| Mean household income | $70,573 |
| Per-capita income | $29,274 |
| Poverty rate | 11.8%+3.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fayette County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.1%
Carpool
82.5%
Public transit
4.7%
Work from home
28.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$114,800$-86,800 vs state
Median home value
$779
Median rent
70.6%
Homeownership rate
10,900
Total housing units
87.0%
Occupied
13.0%
Vacant
29.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.0%
With health insurance
91.5%
With broadband internet
24.6%
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans (18+)
20.7%
With a disability
98.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.9%
High School+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fayette County, Indiana has a population of 23,390 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 109 people per square mile.
The population of Fayette County has declined 4.1% since 2010 (24,325 → 23,335), a -0.30% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fayette County, Indiana is $56,659, with mean (average) household income of $70,573 and per-capita income of $29,274. 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fayette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.5%), Black or African American (1.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fayette County, Indiana is 43.9 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Fayette County is $114,800 and median monthly rent is $779. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,900 total housing units, 13.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fayette County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Fayette County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.