Fayette County Summary

Life in Fayette County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fayette County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fayette County:

  • The population in Fayette County is 40,545.

  • The median home value in Fayette County is $111,415.

  • The median income in Fayette County is $50,090.

  • The median rent in Fayette County is $734.

  • The unemployment rate in Fayette County is 7.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Fayette County is 21.5%.

  • The average high in Fayette County is 68.4° and there are 126.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Fayette County

List Of Cities & Towns in Fayette County

Oak Hill, WV Population 8,157

Fayetteville, WV Population 2,890

Montgomery, WV Population 1,706

Ansted, WV Population 1,276

Mount Hope, WV Population 1,032

Smithers, WV Population 838

Hilltop, WV Population 603

Meadow Bridge, WV Population 548

Boomer, WV Population 537

Gauley Bridge, WV Population 471

Powellton, WV Population 463

Charlton Heights, WV Population 406

Hico, WV Population 383

Kimberly, WV Population 375

Falls View, WV Population 340

Kincaid, WV Population 288

Scarbro, WV Population 250

Deep Water, WV Population 200

Mount Carbon, WV Population 200

Page, WV Population 176

Glen Ferris, WV Population 120

Dixie, WV Population 98

Pax, WV Population 79

Beards Fork, WV Population 64

Glen Jean, WV Population 61

Prince, WV Population 53

Thurmond, WV Population 4

Minden, WV Population 0

Map Of Fayette County

Fayette County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Fayette County is 68.4°.

  • There are 87.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.5 inches of rain each year with 13.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:21 hours of sun each day in Fayette County.

StatFayette County
Mean High68.4
Nice Days87.57
Rainfall126.5
Snowfall13.1
Sunny_hours4:21
68.4°
Average High
126.5
Inches of Rain

Fayette County Photos

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Oak Hill West Virginia
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Fayette County Demographics

Population over time in Fayette County

The current population in Fayette County is 40,545. The population has decreased -5.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 41,056 -4.7%
2021 43,087 -1.1%
2020 43,576 -

Gender in Fayette County

  • Fayette County is 49.8% female with 20,180 female residents.

  • Fayette County is 50.2% male with 20,365 male residents.

Female
49.8% (20,180)
Male
50.2% (20,365)
Gender Fayette County WV USA
Female 49.8% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Fayette County

Fayette County is:

  • 92.0% White with 37,296 White residents.

  • 4.5% African American with 1,824 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 841 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 529 Hispanic residents.

White
92.0% (37,296)
African American
4.5% (1,824)
American Indian
0.1% (24)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (15)
Other
0.0% (16)
Two Or More
2.1% (841)
Hispanic
1.3% (529)

Table: Fayette County By Race

Race Fayette County WV USA
White 92.0% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 4.5% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Fayette County, West Virginia

  • 7.2% of households in Fayette County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.7% of households in Fayette County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Fayette County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Fayette County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Fayette County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.1% of households in Fayette County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Fayette County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Fayette County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Fayette County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.2% of households in Fayette County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (2,907)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.7% (3,945)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.3% (4,187)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (4,189)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (5,003)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.1% (8,160)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (4,848)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (5,382)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.5% (1,027)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (890)
Income Fayette County WV USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.7% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.1% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fayette County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Fayette County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Fayette County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Fayette County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Fayette County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Fayette County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Fayette County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Fayette County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Fayette County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Fayette County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (2,027)
9-12th Grade
10% (4,054)
High School / GED
45% (18,245)
Some College
17% (6,892)
Associate's Degree
8% (3,243)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,459)
Master's Degree
4% (1,621)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Fayette County WV USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 8% 6%
High School / GED 45% 40% 26%
Some College 17% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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