Fayette County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01057
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 627.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.67 sq mi
- Total Area
- 629.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.716157
- Longitude
- -87.764292
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,052
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,643
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,904 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 0.9% |
| White | 13,474 | 83.9% |
| Black | 1,818 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 141 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,519 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 1.0% |
| White | 10,738 | 84.9% |
| Black | 1,571 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 119 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,053
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,647
- Poverty Rate
- 21.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,446
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,512 | 84.2% |
| Black | 1,777 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,947
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,816 | 15.2% |
| Republican | 9,648 | 80.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 483 | 4.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,656 | 47.3% |
| Female | 6,291 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,751 | 81.6% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 1.1% |
| Black | 1,425 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,469
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,658 | 47.8% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 33.3% |
| Black | 495 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 20 | 40.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,616 | 46.3% |
| Female | 2,853 | 45.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,508 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,685 (14.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,810
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $129,209
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $700
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 88.6%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.