Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fayette, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

969

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.1%883

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%71

Two or More

0.8%8

Asian

0.7%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%20

High School Diploma

52%404

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%40

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%52

Associate's Degree

7.3%57

Bachelor's Degree

6%47

Master's Degree

3.5%27

Doctorate

1%8

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

10.6%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$94,400

Median Renti

$806

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.2%230

Renter-Occupied

48.8%219

Total Units

478

Homeownership

51.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%3

$50K–$100K

55.2%127

$100K–$150K

22.6%52

$150K–$200K

16.5%38

$200K–$300K

3%7

$500K–$1M

1.3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%7

2010–2019

11.1%53

2000–2009

7.3%35

1990–1999

7.9%38

1980–1989

8.8%42

1970–1979

9.6%46

1960–1969

10.7%51

1950–1959

6.5%31

1940–1949

7.1%34

1939 or earlier

29.5%141

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.4%352

Electricity

20%90

No Fuel

0.9%4

Fuel Oil

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,539

Mean Household Incomei

$52,412

Per Capita Incomei

$25,788

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

518

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%34

$10K–$15K

19.4%87

$15K–$20K

5.8%26

$20K–$25K

2.2%10

$25K–$30K

0.9%4

$30K–$35K

4%18

$35K–$40K

5.1%23

$40K–$45K

1.6%7

$45K–$50K

4.2%19

$50K–$60K

12.2%55

$60K–$75K

13.4%60

$75K–$100K

9.1%41

$100K–$125K

8.7%39

$125K–$150K

4%18

$150K–$200K

1.1%5

$200K+

0.7%3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

503

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

508

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(5.1% of civilian adults)