Fayette County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
39,987
Male
20,010
50.0%
Female
19,977
50.0%
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.5%
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 Higher44.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.1%
Married
42.6%
Fayette County, WV has a population of 39,987 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 44.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.0% of the population. 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.5% of residents are foreign-born.