Fayette County, IL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
21,380
Male
11,213
52.4%
Female
10,167
47.6%
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
1.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.7%
High School or Higher40.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.0%
Married
41.7%
Fayette County, IL has a population of 21,380 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 89.4% of the population. 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.4% of residents are foreign-born.