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.

Fayette City, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

386

Median Agei

44.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.4%349

Two or More

9.6%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12%36

High School Diploma

49.7%149

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%7

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%19

Associate's Degree

12%36

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%37

Master's Degree

2.7%8

Doctorate

0.7%2

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,400

Median Renti

$736

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.7%115

Renter-Occupied

43.3%88

Total Units

262

Homeownership

56.7%

Vacancy Rate

22.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.3%28

$50K–$100K

46.1%53

$100K–$150K

17.4%20

$150K–$200K

10.4%12

$200K–$300K

1.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

0.8%2

1990–1999

0.8%2

1980–1989

5%13

1970–1979

6.1%16

1960–1969

0.8%2

1950–1959

10.7%28

1940–1949

21.4%56

1939 or earlier

54.6%143

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.3%163

Electricity

17.7%36

Fuel Oil

2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,443

Mean Household Incomei

$75,628

Per Capita Incomei

$39,921

Poverty Ratei

18.4%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

236

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%11

$10K–$15K

8.9%18

$15K–$20K

3.4%7

$25K–$30K

3%6

$30K–$35K

4.9%10

$35K–$40K

2%4

$40K–$45K

5.9%12

$45K–$50K

3.9%8

$50K–$60K

14.8%30

$60K–$75K

6.4%13

$75K–$100K

9.4%19

$100K–$125K

6.4%13

$125K–$150K

18.2%37

$150K–$200K

4.9%10

$200K+

2.5%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.8%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

221

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

225

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured