Demographics & People — Fayette, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 22.8 |
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| Total Households | 722 |
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| Family Households | 472 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2823 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,278 |
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| Black or African American | 376 |
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| Asian | 25 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 903 |
| Other groups | 659 |
| German | 628 |
| English | 377 |
| Irish | 295 |
| American | 137 |
| Scottish | 74 |
| Italian | 53 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| British | 43 |
Language
| English Only | 2,567 |
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| Spanish | 51 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,656 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 88 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,193 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fayette, Missouri.
