Fayette County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18041
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 215.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 215.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.639654
- Longitude
- -85.185034
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,159
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,117
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,997 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 0.7% |
| White | 22,212 | 95.9% |
| Black | 293 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,002 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 0.7% |
| White | 17,440 | 96.3% |
| Black | 320 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 121 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 23,334
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,333
- Poverty Rate
- 17.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,082
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,919 | 93.9% |
| Black | 316 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,212
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,915 | 19.2% |
| Republican | 5,502 | 36.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,767 | 44.5% |
| Other | 28 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,519 | 49.4% |
| Female | 7,682 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,754 | 90.4% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 0.9% |
| Black | 25 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,213
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,678 | 41.3% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 17.9% |
| Black | 4 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 28.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,205 | 42.6% |
| Female | 3,008 | 39.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,958 (30.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,625 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,905
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $140,472
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $890
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.