Fayette County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 74th-largest in Ohio
The population of Fayette County, Ohio is 28,880 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $60,047, the median home value is $162,200, and the median age is 40.8.
The population of Fayette County has declined 0.8% since 2010 (29,016 → 28,782), a -0.06% annualized rate.
28,880
Population
-0.06%
Annual growth
71
People / sq mi
$60,047
Median Income
$162,200
Median Home Value
Fayette County covers 406 sq mi of land at 71.1 people per square mile.
About Fayette County, OH
Fayette County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 12.9% of the population. With 28,880 residents, Fayette County is a county in Ohio.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,047 — below the US median of $78,538. About 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $162,200, with typical rent around $807.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 13.8%, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.4% of workers are home-based, 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 29,016 in 2010 and 28,782 in 2024, a -0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,016 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.06%.
28,782
Population (2024)
29,016
Population (2010)
29,016
Peak (2010)
-0.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,016 |
| 2011 | 28,870 |
| 2012 | 28,770 |
| 2013 | 28,690 |
| 2014 | 28,652 |
| 2015 | 28,617 |
| 2016 | 28,695 |
| 2017 | 28,669 |
| 2018 | 28,614 |
| 2019 | 28,486 |
| 2020 | 28,978 |
| 2021 | 28,935 |
| 2022 | 28,856 |
| 2023 | 28,831 |
| 2024 | 28,782 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
40.8
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
17.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,047$-9,633 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,109 |
| Per-capita income | $31,573 |
| Poverty rate | 10.7%+1.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fayette County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
85.6%
Public transit
4.4%
Work from home
27.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$162,200$-37,000 vs state
Median home value
$807
Median rent
63.0%
Homeownership rate
12,694
Total housing units
91.7%
Occupied
8.3%
Vacant
37.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.2%
With health insurance
92.0%
With broadband internet
12.9%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
18.4%
With a disability
98.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.8%
High School+
13.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fayette County, Ohio has a population of 28,880 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 71 people per square mile.
The population of Fayette County has declined 0.8% since 2010 (29,016 → 28,782), a -0.06% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fayette County, Ohio is $60,047, with mean (average) household income of $76,109 and per-capita income of $31,573. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fayette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.3%), Black or African American (2.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fayette County, Ohio is 40.8 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Fayette County is $162,200 and median monthly rent is $807. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,694 total housing units, 8.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fayette County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Fayette County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.