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Population Review

Fayette County, WV — Population & Demographics

Fayette County, WV has a population of 39,987. The median household income is $52,672 and the median age is 44.5.

39,987

Population

$52,672

Median Income

$104,200

Median Home Value

44.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White92.0%
Black or African American4.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$52,672

Median Household Income

$27,091

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$104,200

Median Home Value

$777

Median Rent

75.7%

Homeownership

Education

86.1%

High School+

16.1%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Fayette County, WV has a population of 39,987 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Fayette County, WV is $52,672.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.