Fayette, IA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,309
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    23.4
    17.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    25.7%
    2.69% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $47,917
    21.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $119,000
    3.49% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    738
    5.88% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fayette, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    90.1% of the residents in Fayette, IA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Fayette, IA are Upper Iowa University (1,028 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Fayette, IA was $119,000, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

    Most people in Fayette, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayette, IA was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Fayette, IA is home to a population of 1.31k people, from which 90.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.5% of Fayette, IA residents were born outside of the country (138 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.07k people) in Fayette, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 86 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    90.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    86.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 90.1% of Fayette, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fayette, IA was 86.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayette, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.07k ± 124
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      86 ± 69
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      32 ± 24
    2.52%
    Hispanic Population
    33 people

    In 2024, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.07k people) in Fayette, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 86 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.52% of the people in Fayette, IA are hispanic (33 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fayette, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    138 people
    15.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    191 people

    As of 2024, 10.5% of Fayette, IA residents (138 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fayette, IA was 15.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      15 ± 18
    2. Korea
      3 ± 10

    Fayette, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95% of the population of Fayette, IA has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 9.27% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 0.56% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.5% were men and 40.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 47.4% between 18 and 34 years, 24.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.5% were men and 40.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.04%
    Uninsured
    47.2%
    Employer Coverage
    22.3%
    Medicaid
    9.27%
    Medicare
    15.6%
    Non-Group
    0.56%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayette, IA declined by 4.56% from 5.28% to 5.04%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fayette, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Fayette, IA employs 738 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fayette, IA were Educational Services (207 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (89 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (80 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($52,727), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,321), and Finance & Insurance ($42,321).

    Employment

    Occupations

    738
    2024 Value
    ± 135
    5.88%
    1 Year growth
    ± 26%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayette, IA grew at a rate of 5.88%, from 697 employees to 738 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayette, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (110 people), and Material Moving Occupations (55 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayette, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    738
    2024 Value
    ± 135
    5.88%
    1 Year growth
    ± 26%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayette, IA grew at a rate of 5.88%, from 697 employees to 738 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayette, IA, are Educational Services (207 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (89 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (80 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayette, IA, though some of these residents may live in Fayette, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $16,806
    Median earning men ± $21,089
    $19,653
    Median earning women ± $10,436

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($54,063), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,875), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($35,833), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,554), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($10,278).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Fayette, IA awarded 1,028 degrees. The student population of Fayette, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,691 male students and 2,250 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Fayette, IA are White (729 and 73.3%), Black or African American (142 and 14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (63 and 6.33%), and Two or More Races (29 and 2.91%).

    The largest universities in Fayette, IA by number of degrees awarded are Upper Iowa University (1,028 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Fayette, IA are General Business Administration & Management (201 and 19.6%), Elementary Education & Teaching (91 and 8.85%), and General Psychology (84 and 8.17%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $18,450.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Fayette, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,941 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,941 students enrolled in Fayette, IA, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,675 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      133 degrees awarded
    2. Elementary Education & Teaching
      91 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      79 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fayette, IA was General Business Administration & Management with 133 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fayette, IA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Upper Iowa University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,028 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Upper Iowa University with 1,028 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 386 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayette, IA, which is 0.601 times less than the 642 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 729 degrees mean that there were 5.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 142 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,025) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fayette, IA was $119,000 in 2024, which is 0.358 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,300 to $119,000, a 3.49% decrease. The homeownership rate in Fayette, IA is 53.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fayette, IA have an average commute time of 15.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayette, IA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $119,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,046
    $241
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$53

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fayette, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fayette, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    53.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53.4% of the housing units in Fayette, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fayette, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $47,917
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,829
    451
    Number of Households
    ± 98

    In 2024, the median household income of the 451 households in Fayette, IA grew to $47,917 from the previous year's value of $39,297.

    The following chart displays the households in Fayette, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fayette, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.3%)
    2. Carpooled (10.3%)
    3. Walked (9.15%)

    In 2024, 71.3% of workers in Fayette, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who walked to work (9.15%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    15.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fayette, IA have a shorter commute time (15.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Fayette, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Fayette, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fayette, IA have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    25.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayette, IA (238 out of 925 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fayette, IA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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