Fayette County , Texas

Population: 24,783 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $76,541 Home $271,100 Rent $909/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 24,783 residents, Fayette County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.

$76,541
Median Income
household
$271,100
Home Value
median
$909/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $76,541
Per Capita Income $41,964
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Median Home Value $271,100
Median Gross Rent $909/mo
Owner Occupied 79.7%
Renter Occupied 20.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 24,783
Median Age 48.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 27.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

34.4%
Obesity
13.8%
Diabetes
12.9%
Smoking
39.3%
High Blood Pressure
26.5%
No Physical Activity
23.1%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 58.0  ·  58th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
70.80
🌀 Hurricane
80.56
🔥 Wildfire
49.71
❄️ Winter Storm
42.90
🌍 Earthquake
22.14
☀️ Drought
73.66

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