Fayette town is located in Seneca County New York. Fayette town has a 2024 population of 3,538. Fayette town is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,649 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayette town is $122,177 with a poverty rate of 10.09%. The median age in Fayette town is 37.8 years: 37.6 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayette town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,540 | 97.47% |
| Other race | 41 | 1.13% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,468 | 2.46 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Married | 817 | 3.05 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 502 | 1.26 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 94 | 3.29 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Male | 55 | 3.25 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 5.55% |
| Associates Degree | 435 | 18.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 426 | 17.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 8.45% |
| High School Graduate | 791 | 32.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 6.42% |
| Some College | 269 | 11.14% |
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 | 2,348 | 2,071 | 620 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,191 | $80,234 | $46,136 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,786 | $250,001 | $52,786 |
| High School Graduate | $57,857 | $59,063 | $38,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,463 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,345 | $61,619 | $40,344 |
| Some College | $61,313 | $64,398 | $0 |
$55,345
Average Earnings
$61,619
Average Male
$40,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.8% of Fayette town residents speak only English, while 2.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,457 | 347 | 10.04% |
| Black | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
| Other | 41 | 6 | 14.63% |
10.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.89%
Male Poverty Rate
8.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayette town is Black, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayette town is White, with 10.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.27% |
| Some College | 7.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.23% |
| Female Employed | 3.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,625 | $147,512 |
| Households | $84,138 | $122,177 |
| Married Families | $98,984 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,500 | $63,249 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
268
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 9.56% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 40% |
| Other Race | 9 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
85.63%
Born in Fayette town
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
99.23% of Fayette town residents were born in the United States, with 85.63% having been born in New York. 0.03% 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 | 3,373 | -33 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 3,406 | -33 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 3,439 | -33 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 3,472 | -33 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 3,505 | -33 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 3,538 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 3,571 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 3,604 | -35 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 3,639 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 3,649 | -142 | -3.75% |
| 2019 | 3,791 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 3,799 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 3,802 | -45 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 3,847 | -24 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 3,871 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 3,877 | -36 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 3,913 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 3,919 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 3,929 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 3,926 | 0 | 0% |