Fayette, IA Demographics

A map of Fayette's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,067	1,095	81.5%	87.2%
Black	86	54	6.6%	4.3%
Multiracial	54	26	4.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	37	9	2.8%	0.7%
Hispanic	33	48	2.5%	3.8%
Asian	32	24	2.4%	1.9%

Fayette, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,309, an increase from the 1,256 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 6.6% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, 2.5% Hispanic, and 2.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fayette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fayette has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fayette, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fayette is ranked the 241st most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fayette was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fayette's White Population

1,067 residents of Fayette, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fayette is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Fayette ranks 852nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayette's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Fayette's population has decreased from 87.2% to 81.5%.

Fayette is less White than neighboring Randalia (86.7% White), Maynard (94.3% White), West Union (86% White), Wadena (90.4% White), and Arlington (85.7% White).

Fayette's Black Population

86 residents of Fayette, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fayette is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fayette ranks 38th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayette's Black population has grown by an estimated 59.3%. Black residents' share of Fayette's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.6%.

Fayette is more Black than neighboring Randalia (0% Black), Maynard (1.1% Black), West Union (0.7% Black), Wadena (0% Black), and Arlington (0% Black).

Fayette's Asian Population

32 residents of Fayette, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fayette is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Fayette ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayette's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Fayette's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.4%.

Fayette is more Asian than neighboring Randalia (0% Asian), Maynard (0% Asian), Wadena (0.6% Asian), and Arlington (0% Asian). Fayette is less Asian than neighboring West Union (2.7% Asian).

Fayette's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Fayette, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fayette is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fayette ranks 309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayette's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fayette's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.5%.

Fayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Maynard (2.3% Hispanic), and Wadena (0% Hispanic). Fayette is less Hispanic than neighboring Randalia (5% Hispanic), West Union (9.3% Hispanic), and Arlington (9.6% Hispanic).

Fayette's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Fayette, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fayette is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Fayette ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayette's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 311.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fayette's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.8%.

Fayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Randalia (0% Native American/Other), Maynard (0.6% Native American/Other), West Union (0% Native American/Other), and Arlington (0% Native American/Other). Fayette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wadena (6.8% Native American/Other).

Fayette's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Fayette, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fayette is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fayette ranks 688th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fayette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fayette's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.1%.

Fayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Maynard (1.7% Multiracial), West Union (1.3% Multiracial), and Wadena (2.3% Multiracial). Fayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Randalia (8.3% Multiracial), and Arlington (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.