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Demographic Profile

Fayette County

TSAC-CFD-01057

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Snapshot

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Total Population
16297
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.58 %
Median Age
43.7 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
21.2 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
16297
Sex Ratio
96.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.4 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.58 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Fayette County, AL, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year CAGR of -0.58% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.4%, contrasting sharply with Alabama's overall population growth of 0.6%. The county's median age is notably high at 43.7 years, indicating an aging population, with 21.2% over 65 years old. Its age dependency ratio of 73.3 suggests a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to nearby counties like Jefferson and Mobile, which also face stagnation, Fayette's demographic challenges are more pronounced, highlighting a need for targeted economic and social strategies.

Dependency Rate
73.3 %
Median Age
43.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.2 %
Active Aging Index
124.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
36.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
6143
Married-couple Household
3243
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.27 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.98 %
Average Household Size
2.6 p
Average Family Size
3.21 p
Household with Children (%)
29.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.9 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
23.5 %
Now Married
53.6 %
Widowed
9.8 %
Divorced
13.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
97.7 %
Two or More Races
2.3 %
Non-White
15.8 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
0.4 %
White
13727
Black
2074
Asian
36
Native American
24
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
13727
Native US Citizen (%)
15.8 %
Born in Alabama (%)
81.8 %
Born in Other State (%)
17.4 %
Foreign Born (%)
0.7 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
89.3 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
12 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
82 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
18 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
0 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
90
Number of Adherents
9847
Adherents (% of Total Population)
60.4 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
59.7 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1486
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
13 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 34848
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 34301
Median Income College Grads
$ 27250
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 72303
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
46.9 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
20.7 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 45650
Household Income (Median)
$ 66681
Per Capita Income
$ 27053
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
52.7 %
Gini Index
0.4876*
Poverty Rate
22.2 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov