Fayette County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42051
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 790.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.97 sq mi
- Total Area
- 798.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.918911
- Longitude
- -79.640253
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 125,197
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 101,017
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 123,543 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,660 | 1.3% |
| White | 114,611 | 91.5% |
| Black | 4,967 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 460 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 491 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 99,943 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,068 | 1.1% |
| White | 93,860 | 92.9% |
| Black | 4,972 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 429 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 478 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 180 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 125,997
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,165
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 20,489
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 112,746 | 89.5% |
| Black | 4,932 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 582 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 73,523
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 32,143 | 43.7% |
| Republican | 34,123 | 46.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,664 | 7.7% |
| Other | 590 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 35,517 | 48.3% |
| Female | 37,912 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 57,411 | 78.1% |
| Hispanic | 898 | 1.2% |
| Black | 1,562 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 408 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 45,849
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 36,023 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 52.3% |
| Black | 697 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 232 | 56.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 22,331 | 62.9% |
| Female | 23,450 | 61.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,934 (41.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,743 (19.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 62,158
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $147,044
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $842
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
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.