Fayette County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 102nd-largest in Texas
The population of Fayette County, Texas is 24,783 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 102nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $76,541, the median home value is $271,100, and the median age is 48.6.
The population of Fayette County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (24,545 → 25,488), a +0.27% annualized rate.
24,783
Population
+0.27%
Annual growth
26
People / sq mi
$76,541
Median Income
$271,100
Median Home Value
Fayette County covers 950 sq mi of land at 26.1 people per square mile.
About Fayette County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Fayette County: a median age of 48.6, older than the national median. Fayette County is a county in Texas with a population of 24,783.
Median household income is $76,541, near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $271,100, with typical rent around $909.
About 27.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.1%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Fayette County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Fayette County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fayette County had a population of 24,545 in 2010 and 25,488 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,488 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
25,488
Population (2024)
24,545
Population (2010)
25,488
Peak (2024)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,545 |
| 2011 | 24,734 |
| 2012 | 24,645 |
| 2013 | 24,705 |
| 2014 | 24,761 |
| 2015 | 24,923 |
| 2016 | 24,999 |
| 2017 | 25,110 |
| 2018 | 25,272 |
| 2019 | 25,308 |
| 2020 | 24,512 |
| 2021 | 24,736 |
| 2022 | 24,987 |
| 2023 | 25,485 |
| 2024 | 25,488 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
48.6
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
26.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.4% · Seniors (65+): 26.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $76,541+$249 vs state |
| Mean household income | $102,640 |
| Per-capita income | $41,964 |
| Poverty rate | 6.0%-4.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fayette County is professional & business services, accounting for 16.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
82.8%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
24.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$271,100+$10,700 vs state
Median home value
$909
Median rent
79.7%
Homeownership rate
13,210
Total housing units
74.6%
Occupied
25.4%
Vacant
20.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.7%
With health insurance
88.9%
With broadband internet
14.0%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
15.1%
With a disability
83.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.3%
High School+
27.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fayette County, Texas has a population of 24,783 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 102nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 26 people per square mile.
The population of Fayette County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (24,545 → 25,488), a +0.27% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fayette County, Texas is $76,541, with mean (average) household income of $102,640 and per-capita income of $41,964. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fayette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.2%), Black or African American (6.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fayette County, Texas is 48.6 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Fayette County is $271,100 and median monthly rent is $909. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,210 total housing units, 25.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fayette County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 16.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Fayette County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.