Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,315 (100%) |
| Population Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,944 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,197 |
| Median Home Value | $130,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,808 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,299 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,515 (17.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 994 (11.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,814 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Family Households | 4,922 (63.0%) |
The table below compares Fayette County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois 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 | # 55 | 48th |
| Population Density | # 76 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 80 | 23rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 84 | 19th |
| Diversity Index | # 53 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
