Fayette Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 0 | — | — |
| 1900 | 0 | — | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — | — |
| 1940 | 2,668 | — | — |
| 1950 | 3,707 | +1,039 | +38.9% |
| 1960 | 4,227 | +520 | +14.0% |
| 1970 | 4,568 | +341 | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 5,287 | +719 | +15.7% |
| 1990 | 4,909 | -378 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 4,922 | +13 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 4,619 | -303 | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 4,285 | -334 | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 4,080 | -205 | -4.8% |
Fayette vs. Fayette County
| Year | Fayette | Fayette County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,568 | 16,252 | 28.1% |
| 1980 | 5,287 | 18,809 | 28.1% |
| 1990 | 4,909 | 17,962 | 27.3% |
| 2000 | 4,922 | 18,495 | 26.6% |
| 2010 | 4,619 | 17,241 | 26.8% |
| 2020 | 4,285 | 16,321 | 26.3% |
| 2024 | 4,080 | 15,863 | 25.7% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 2,668 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 3,707 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 4,227 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1970 | 4,568 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 5,287 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 4,909 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 4,922 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 4,915 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 4,887 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 4,861 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 4,819 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 4,822 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 4,755 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 4,691 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 4,696 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 4,637 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 4,619 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 4,573 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 4,538 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 4,494 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 4,473 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 4,441 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 4,397 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 4,354 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 4,333 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 4,277 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 4,285 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 4,205 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 4,157 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 4,108 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 4,080 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)