Fayette, MO

Census Place

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2024 Population
2,801
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
22.8
0.87% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
16.9%
6.79% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$57,679
1.82% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$146,700
14% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
1,133
10.2% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Fayette, MO 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.

99.1% of the residents in Fayette, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fayette, MO are Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (592 degrees awarded in 2023) and Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (262 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Fayette, MO was $146,700, and the homeownership rate was 57.7%.

Most people in Fayette, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayette, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fayette, MO is home to a population of 2.8k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.03% of Fayette, MO residents were born outside of the country (85 people).

In 2024, there were 5.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.2k people) in Fayette, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 369 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%
2024 Citizenship
99.7%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.1% of Fayette, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fayette, MO was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayette, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.2k ± 142
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    369 ± 92
  3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
    56 ± 73
2.25%
Hispanic Population
63 people

In 2024, there were 5.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.2k people) in Fayette, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 369 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.25% of the people in Fayette, MO are hispanic (63 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,951 ± 5,011 people
  2. India
    23,410 ± 3,749 people
  3. China
    17,257 ± 3,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,951 Missouri residents, followed by India with 23,410 and China with 17,257.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.03%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
85 people
2.32%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
65 people

As of 2024, 3.03% of Fayette, MO residents (85 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, MO was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    61 ± 48
  2. Korea
    19 ± 19
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    5 ± 14

Fayette, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Fayette, MO employs 1.13k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fayette, MO were Educational Services (281 people), Retail Trade (163 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (137 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,679), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($68,750), and Manufacturing ($52,723).

Employment

Occupations

1.13k
2024 Value
± 191
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayette, MO grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 1.03k employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayette, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (233 people), Material Moving Occupations (108 people), and Management Occupations (91 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayette, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.13k
2024 Value
± 191
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayette, MO grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 1.03k employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayette, MO, are Educational Services (281 people), Retail Trade (163 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (137 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayette, MO, though some of these residents may live in Fayette, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$26,827
Median earning men ± $10,828
$32,448
Median earning women ± $5,416

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($125,240), Manufacturing ($53,527), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,010).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Fayette, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Fayette, MO awarded 854 degrees. The student population of Fayette, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,821 male students and 2,797 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fayette, MO are White (682 and 82.1%), Hispanic or Latino (50 and 6.02%), Black or African American (45 and 5.42%), and Two or More Races (21 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in Fayette, MO by number of degrees awarded are Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (592 and 69.3%) and Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (262 and 30.7%).

The most popular majors in Fayette, MO are Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (101 and 11.8%), Elementary Education & Teaching (82 and 9.6%), and General Business (59 and 6.91%).

The median tuition cost in Fayette, MO for private four year colleges is $16,420.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Fayette, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,618 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 4,618 students enrolled in Fayette, MO, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,616 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business
    58 degrees awarded
  2. Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
    101 degrees awarded
  3. Elementary Education & Teaching
    82 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fayette, MO was General Business with 58 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
    592 degrees awarded
  2. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
    262 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies with 592 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayette, MO, which is 0.382 times less than the 618 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 682 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 50 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 ($16,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Fayette, MO was $146,700 in 2024, which is 0.441 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $128,700 to $146,700, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayette, MO is 57.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fayette, MO have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayette, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$146,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$20,678
$461
Median Property Taxes
±$97

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, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

57.7%
Homeownership
2024
63.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 57.7% of the housing units in Fayette, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

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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.
$57,679
Median Household Income
± $20,393
799
Number of Households
± 132

In 2024, the median household income of the 799 households in Fayette, MO declined from $57,679 from the previous year's value of $58,750.

The following chart displays the households in Fayette, MO 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, MO is from Missouri.
0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2023, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (67.5%)
  2. Carpooled (15.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.8%)

In 2024, 67.5% of workers in Fayette, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (10.8%).

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Commute Time

27.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fayette, MO have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.94% of the workforce in Fayette, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fayette, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fayette, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayette, MO (357 out of 2.12k 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 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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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Health

95.5% of the population of Fayette, MO has health coverage, with 60.9% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 9.99% on Medicare, 9.77% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.7% were men and 46.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 40.8% between 18 and 34 years, 22.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.7% were men and 46.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.47%
Uninsured
60.9%
Employer Coverage
13.2%
Medicaid
9.99%
Medicare
9.77%
Non-Group
1.67%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayette, MO declined by 20.6% from 5.63% to 4.47%.

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