Fayette County, Indiana

The median household income in Fayette County, Indiana is $56,659, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Fayette County is $29,274, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $56,659.

Fayette County's median household income of $56,659 is lower than the Indiana state average of $68,681. The per capita income is $29,274, compared to the state average of $34,773.

The per capita income in Fayette County, Indiana is $29,274, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Fayette County's median household income of $56,659 is below the Indiana average of $68,681. The per capita income of $29,274 is also lower than the state average of $34,773. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Fayette County ranks #83 out of 92 counties in Indiana by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $56,659 and per capita income of $29,274, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.