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.

Fayetteville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

357

Median Agei

33.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

100%357

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%5

High School Diploma

26.7%62

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%24

Some College (1+ yr)

3%7

Associate's Degree

40.9%95

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%20

Master's Degree

3%7

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,200

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.7%114

Renter-Occupied

14.3%19

Total Units

149

Homeownership

85.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.3%30

$50K–$100K

32.5%37

$100K–$150K

11.4%13

$150K–$200K

23.7%27

$200K–$300K

6.1%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

4%6

1990–1999

20.1%30

1980–1989

14.8%22

1970–1979

10.7%16

1960–1969

2%3

1950–1959

10.7%16

1940–1949

4.7%7

1939 or earlier

32.9%49

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.9%73

Electricity

39.1%52

Bottled/LP Gas

3%4

Solar

3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,583

Mean Household Incomei

$64,100

Per Capita Incomei

$24,749

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

157

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%14

$10K–$15K

12%16

$20K–$25K

3.8%5

$25K–$30K

0.8%1

$30K–$35K

6.8%9

$35K–$40K

3%4

$40K–$45K

5.3%7

$45K–$50K

2.3%3

$50K–$60K

6%8

$60K–$75K

10.5%14

$75K–$100K

19.5%26

$100K–$125K

12%16

$125K–$150K

1.5%2

$150K–$200K

6%8

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

151

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

155

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured