Fayette County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17051
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 716.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.85 sq mi
- Total Area
- 725.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.001125
- Longitude
- -89.017923
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,229
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,874
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,612 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 618 | 2.9% |
| White | 18,845 | 88.8% |
| Black | 704 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,396 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 479 | 2.8% |
| White | 14,862 | 88.1% |
| Black | 682 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 719 | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,315
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,326
- Poverty Rate
- 14.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,117
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,936 | 88.8% |
| Black | 692 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,938
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,658 | 13.9% |
| Republican | 5,606 | 47.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,674 | 39.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,796 | 48.6% |
| Female | 6,142 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,631 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 0.8% |
| Black | 48 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,248
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,515 | 61.3% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 45.5% |
| Black | 17 | 35.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 42.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,530 | 60.9% |
| Female | 3,718 | 60.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,987 (33.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,592 (17.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,808
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $132,360
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $872
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- 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
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.