Fayette County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of Fayette County, Pennsylvania is 126,967 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $56,093, the median home value is $126,900, and the median age is 45.4.

The population of Fayette County has declined 9.2% since 2010 (136,431 → 123,941), a -0.68% annualized rate.

Fayette County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

126,967

Population

-0.68%

Annual growth

161

People / sq mi

$56,093

Median Income

$126,900

Median Home Value

Fayette County covers 791 sq mi of land at 160.6 people per square mile.

About Fayette County, PA

Fayette County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 15.1% of the population. With 126,967 residents, Fayette County is a county in Pennsylvania. It ranks #27 among counties in Pennsylvania by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $56,093, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $126,900, with typical rent around $771.

Roughly 18.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 6.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

Fayette County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Fayette County had a population of 136,431 in 2010 and 123,941 in 2024, a -9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 136,431 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.68%.

Fayette County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

123,941

Population (2024)

136,431

Population (2010)

136,431

Peak (2010)

-0.68%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	136,431	-	-	estimate
2011	136,008	-423	-0.31%	estimate
2012	135,283	-725	-0.53%	estimate
2013	134,610	-673	-0.50%	estimate
2014	134,009	-601	-0.45%	estimate
2015	133,272	-737	-0.55%	estimate
2016	132,371	-901	-0.68%	estimate
2017	131,340	-1,031	-0.78%	estimate
2018	130,452	-888	-0.68%	estimate
2019	129,422	-1,030	-0.79%	estimate
2020	128,585	-837	-0.65%	estimate
2021	127,136	-1,449	-1.13%	estimate
2022	125,622	-1,514	-1.19%	estimate
2023	124,699	-923	-0.73%	estimate
2024	123,941	-758	-0.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.1%
Black or African American	4.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.4

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

22.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

13.4%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

7.4%

65–74

13.2%

75–84

6.1%

85+

2.8%

Children (under 15): 15.8% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,093$-19,988 vs state
Mean household income	$74,330
Per-capita income	$32,278
Poverty rate	12.3%+4.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.6%
Employment-to-population	50.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.5%

Manufacturing

10.1%

Education & health care

9.8%

Retail trade

8.2%

Construction

7.9%

Finance & real estate

7.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

Public administration

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Fayette County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.5% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

81.0%

Public transit

6.6%

Work from home

26.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$126,900$-113,600 vs state

Median home value

$771

Median rent

72.5%

Homeownership rate

62,060

Total housing units

88.6%

Occupied

11.4%

Vacant

27.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.6%

With health insurance

88.3%

With broadband internet

15.1%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

20.3%

With a disability

97.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.0%

High School+

18.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fayette County, Pennsylvania has a population of 126,967 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 161 people per square mile.

The population of Fayette County has declined 9.2% since 2010 (136,431 → 123,941), a -0.68% annualized rate.

The median household income in Fayette County, Pennsylvania is $56,093, with mean (average) household income of $74,330 and per-capita income of $32,278. 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Fayette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.1%), Black or African American (4.1%), 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, Pennsylvania is 45.4 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Fayette County is $126,900 and median monthly rent is $771. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 62,060 total housing units, 11.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Fayette County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.