Fayette County, Alabama
Fayette County is home to 16,053 people. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Alabama rate (15.6%). The median household income is $49,488.
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| Measure | Value | Alabama | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,053 | 5,086,768 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $49,488 | $63,999 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 21.8% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 32.8% | 21.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.7% | 9.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 28.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $125,900 | $209,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $667 | $1,007 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 33.2% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.3 years | 39.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.