Fayette County, OH

County

Cities in Fayette County

City

Washington Court House

Neighborhoods in Fayette County

Neighborhood

Fayette, OH

Boyds / Washington Oaks

Pancoastburg / Yankeetown

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Fayette

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.5%

Households with Children

28.3%

School Enrollment K-12

3,195

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.2%
High School / GED: 46.5%
Some College or Associate's: 25.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.7%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 34.3%
Living Alone: 37.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 2.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 59.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 84.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.7%
Spanish: 1.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 79.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources