Fayette is a city located in Fayette County Iowa. Fayette has a 2024 population of 1,235. Fayette is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,253 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayette is $53,034 with a poverty rate of 20.29%. The median age in Fayette is 28.5 years: 23.1 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 73.88% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 7.72% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 7.46% |
| Asian | 65 | 5.51% |
| Native American | 59 | 5% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 449 | 1.96 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 260 | 1.11 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Married | 146 | 3.28 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Male | 24 | 2.42 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 19 | 3 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
3.08
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 4.14% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 17.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 17.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 10.58% |
| High School Graduate | 195 | 29.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 123 | 18.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 557 | 523 | 162 |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 12 | 3 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,000 | $40,833 | $36,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,667 | $43,750 | $55,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,563 | $34,306 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,500 | $31,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,079 | $40,083 | $36,375 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $50,000 | $39,583 |
$39,079
Average Earnings
$40,083
Average Male
$36,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.44% of Fayette residents speak only English, while 10.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 671 | 107 | 15.95% |
| Black | 81 | 71 | 87.65% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
20.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.21%
Male Poverty Rate
14.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette is White, with 15.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.99% |
| Some College | 8.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 27.47% |
| Female Employed | 9.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,250 | $83,466 |
| Households | $39,375 | $53,034 |
| Married Families | $95,395 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,847 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 6.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.48%
Born in Fayette
86.51%
Native Born
13.49%
Foreign Born
13.15%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
86.51% of Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 51.48% having been born in Iowa. 13.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,214 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 1,218 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 1,222 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,227 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 1,231 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 1,235 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,240 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 1,244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,244 | -9 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 1,253 | -141 | -10.11% |
| 2019 | 1,394 | -50 | -3.46% |
| 2018 | 1,444 | 67 | 4.87% |
| 2017 | 1,377 | 30 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 1,347 | -111 | -7.61% |
| 2015 | 1,458 | 10 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,448 | -9 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,457 | 27 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 1,430 | 55 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1,375 | 43 | 3.23% |
| 2010 | 1,332 | 0 | 0% |