Fayette County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48149
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 949.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 959.81 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.877886
- Longitude
- -96.921231
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,051
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,023
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,418 | 80.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,637 | 19.3% |
| White | 17,503 | 72.8% |
| Black | 1,408 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,216 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,806 | 14.8% |
| White | 14,788 | 77.7% |
| Black | 1,138 | 6.0% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,042
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,442
- Poverty Rate
- 8.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,120
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,022 | 76.0% |
| Black | 1,458 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,976
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,649 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 11,312 | 66.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,015 | 11.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,149 | 48.0% |
| Female | 8,827 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,349 | 72.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,010 | 11.8% |
| Black | 169 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,308
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,990 | 64.7% |
| Hispanic | 705 | 35.1% |
| Black | 54 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 51 | 51.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,993 | 61.3% |
| Female | 5,315 | 60.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,994 (32.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,059 (27.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,233
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $293,357
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,063
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Work From Home
- 9.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.