Fayette County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19065
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 730.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 731.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.864122
- Longitude
- -91.840376
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,965
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,844
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,565 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 2.1% |
| White | 17,866 | 94.2% |
| Black | 79 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 138 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,649 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 1.3% |
| White | 14,194 | 95.6% |
| Black | 84 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 193 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,288
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,090
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,225
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,784 | 92.2% |
| Black | 153 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,158
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,195 | 26.3% |
| Republican | 4,661 | 38.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,221 | 34.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,891 | 48.5% |
| Female | 6,267 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,163 | 83.6% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 1.7% |
| Black | 21 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,485
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,325 | 62.2% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 45.0% |
| Black | 3 | 14.3% |
| Asian | 30 | 54.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,692 | 62.7% |
| Female | 3,793 | 60.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,064 (37.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,790 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,320
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $135,126
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $802
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.