West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,519 (100%) |
| Population Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,194 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,113 |
| Median Home Value | $105,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,084 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,387 (64.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,561 (18.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,136 (16.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 15,948 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 10,355 (64.9%) |
The table below compares Fayette County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13 | 78th |
| Population Density | # 22 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 35 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 41 | 28th |
| Diversity Index | # 19 | 67th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
