Fayette is a city located in Jefferson County Mississippi. Fayette has a 2024 population of 1,329. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Fayette is currently declining at a rate of -2.14% annually and its population has decreased by -7.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,443 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayette is $41,410 with a poverty rate of 45.12%. The median age in Fayette is 28 years: 22.8 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,628 | 99.27% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.73% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Native American
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 621 | 2.64 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Female | 321 | 3.31 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 188 | 0 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 95 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 17 | 5 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 11.05% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 4.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 8.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 11.16% |
| High School Graduate | 248 | 29.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 8.93% |
| Some College | 227 | 26.67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 842 | 677 | 166 |
| Native American | 9 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 80.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 19.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,194 | $0 | $38,393 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $52,969 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $16,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,653 | $45,875 | $25,459 |
| Some College | $25,842 | $35,781 | $25,587 |
$29,653
Average Earnings
$45,875
Average Male
$25,459
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.41% of Fayette residents speak only English, while 0.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,628 | 740 | 45.45% |
45.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.92%
Male Poverty Rate
54.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Black, with 45.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Black, with 45.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.82% |
| High School | 47.18% |
| Some College | 29.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $24,519 | $47,993 |
| Households | $23,155 | $41,410 |
| Married Families | $96,477 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,250 | $24,416 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
16.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.7%
Male Marriage Rate
13.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 4 | 44.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
90.12%
Born in Fayette
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 90.12% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,188 | -28 | -2.3% |
| 2028 | 1,216 | -28 | -2.25% |
| 2027 | 1,244 | -29 | -2.28% |
| 2026 | 1,273 | -28 | -2.15% |
| 2025 | 1,301 | -28 | -2.11% |
| 2024 | 1,329 | -29 | -2.14% |
| 2023 | 1,358 | -30 | -2.16% |
| 2022 | 1,388 | -24 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,412 | -31 | -2.15% |
| 2020 | 1,443 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 1,440 | -19 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 1,459 | -40 | -2.67% |
| 2017 | 1,499 | -14 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 1,513 | -40 | -2.58% |
| 2015 | 1,553 | -37 | -2.33% |
| 2014 | 1,590 | -23 | -1.43% |
| 2013 | 1,613 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 1,616 | 56 | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 1,560 | -27 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 1,587 | 0 | 0% |