Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County is home to 19,288 people. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $60,165.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,288 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $60,165 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.0% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 15.6% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.6% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $136,800 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $881 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 44.1% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.1% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.9 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Allamakee County
- Black Hawk County
- Bremer County
- Buchanan County
- Chickasaw County
- Clayton County
- Delaware County
- Winneshiek County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.