Fayette County Kentucky Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Fayette County Kentucky area was $60,942 in 2021, the latest figures available. Fayette County median household income is $5,369 higher than the median Kentucky household income and $8,775 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Fayette County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Fayette County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Fayette County Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Kentucky | $55,573 | -1.56% | +2.50% |
| Fayette County | $60,942 | -2.39% | +2.89% |
Trends in Fayette County, KY Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Fayette is $60,942. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $63,483 and is now $2,541 (4.00%) lower. From a post peak low of $54,675 in 2012, real median household income for Fayette has now grown by $6,267 (11.46%).
Real Median Household Income: Fayette County, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Fayette County
| Date | US | Kentucky | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $55,573 | $60,942 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $56,453 | $62,435 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,420 | $61,843 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $54,215 | $59,231 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,467 | $62,046 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,680 | $60,040 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,707 | $59,407 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,212 | $54,951 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $50,558 | $55,377 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,327 | $54,675 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,668 | $56,991 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $50,726 | $58,717 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $52,746 | $60,644 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,970 | $59,025 |
Fayette County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Fayette County was $83,918 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky family income, Fayette County median family income is $13,858 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Fayette County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Fayette County Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Kentucky | $70,060 | -1.74% | +4.35% |
| Fayette County | $83,918 | -3.39% | +5.88% |
Trends in Fayette County, KY Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Fayette is $83,918. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $87,322 and is now $3,404 (3.90%) lower. From a post peak low of $73,453 in 2014, real median family income for Fayette has now grown by $10,465 (14.25%).
Real Median Family Income: Fayette County, Kentucky, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Fayette County
| Date | US | Kentucky | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $70,060 | $83,918 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,303 | $86,862 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,137 | $86,958 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $67,142 | $79,255 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $68,076 | $83,730 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $66,639 | $80,767 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,255 | $77,598 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,750 | $73,453 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,712 | $77,060 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,672 | $79,717 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,677 | $81,030 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $63,041 | $83,781 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,877 | $82,419 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,271 | $83,537 |
Fayette County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Fayette County was $37,011 in 2021. Compared to the median Kentucky per capita income, Fayette County median per capita income is $6,283 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Fayette County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Fayette County Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Kentucky | $30,728 | -1.75% | +2.36% |
| Fayette County | $37,011 | -1.72% | +0.33% |
Trends in Fayette County, KY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Fayette is $37,011. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $38,512 and is now $1,501 (3.90%) lower. From a post peak low of $31,831 in 2010, real per capita income for Fayette has now grown by $5,180 (16.27%).
Real Per Capita Income: Fayette County, Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Fayette County
| Date | US | Kentucky | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,728 | $37,011 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,274 | $37,659 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,763 | $37,035 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $30,020 | $36,890 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,598 | $36,393 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,407 | $36,316 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,683 | $35,588 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,132 | $32,690 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,572 | $33,695 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,862 | $33,695 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,922 | $34,742 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $27,600 | $35,004 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,754 | $36,799 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,581 | $36,636 |
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