Fayette is a city located in Howard County Missouri. Fayette has a 2024 population of 2,808. It is also the county seat of Howard County. Fayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,794 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayette is $64,823 with a poverty rate of 15.85%. The median age in Fayette is 23.8 years: 22.3 years for males, and 30.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,328 | 83.44% |
| Black or African American | 355 | 12.72% |
| Other race | 47 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.15% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 702 | 2.98 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 299 | 3.16 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.41 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 160 | 4.57 | 63.8 | 36.3 |
| Male | 26 | 4.38 | 100 | 0 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 7.63% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 18.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 15.26% |
| High School Graduate | 449 | 32.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 208 | 15.12% |
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 | 1,157 | 1,031 | 419 |
| Black | 154 | 148 | 42 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 6 |
| Native American | 18 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,727 | $57,770 | $40,769 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,361 | $70,000 | $41,979 |
| High School Graduate | $41,667 | $37,143 | $43,382 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $16,429 |
| Overall | $40,284 | $44,271 | $35,606 |
| Some College | $30,903 | $39,000 | $29,602 |
$40,284
Average Earnings
$44,271
Average Male
$35,606
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.26% of Fayette residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,677 | 250 | 14.91% |
| Black | 321 | 32 | 9.97% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 30 | 71.43% |
| Other | 47 | 28 | 59.57% |
| Multiple | 17 | 12 | 70.59% |
| Native | 23 | 5 | 21.74% |
15.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.93%
Male Poverty Rate
21.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Hispanic, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette is Black, with 9.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.07% |
| Some College | 13.55% |
| High School | 12.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 4.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,563 | $70,742 |
| Households | $50,714 | $64,823 |
| Married Families | $71,713 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,802 | $43,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 37 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 4.51% |
| Black | 2 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
77.03%
Born in Fayette
99.21%
Native Born
0.79%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
99.21% of Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 77.03% having been born in Missouri. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,826 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 2,823 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 2,819 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 2,815 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 2,812 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 2,808 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 2,805 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 2,815 | 23 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 2,792 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 2,794 | 114 | 4.25% |
| 2019 | 2,680 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 2,691 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 2,695 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 2,681 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 2,693 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 2,695 | -25 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 2,720 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,714 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 2,703 | 17 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 2,686 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,793 | -95 | -3.29% |
| 1990 | 2,888 | -95 | -3.18% |
| 1980 | 2,983 | -537 | -15.26% |
| 1970 | 3,520 | 226 | 6.86% |
| 1960 | 3,294 | 150 | 4.77% |
| 1950 | 3,144 | 536 | 20.55% |
| 1940 | 2,608 | -22 | -0.84% |
| 1930 | 2,630 | 44 | 1.7% |
| 1910 | 2,586 | -131 | -4.82% |
| 1900 | 2,717 | -109 | -3.86% |