Fayette County, WV Demographics
Fayette County, WV is the 13th most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia, with 40,488 residents across 662 square miles. That is about 61 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 40,488 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 662 sq mi |
| Density | 61 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Fayette County compares to the US
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Central Location: Fayette County, WV
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Fayette County, WV
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 208 | 4,429 | 42.0 | 106 |
| Census Tract 201.01 | 4,145 | 24.8 | 167 |
| Census Tract 209 | 4,068 | 96.1 | 42 |
| Census Tract 204 | 3,873 | 45.8 | 85 |
| Census Tract 202.01 | 3,813 | 12.9 | 295 |
| Census Tract 202.02 | 3,652 | 14.3 | 255 |
| Census Tract 207 | 3,167 | 71.6 | 44 |
| Census Tract 210 | 2,827 | 129.1 | 22 |
| Census Tract 211 | 2,766 | 125.1 | 22 |
| Census Tract 203 | 2,733 | 1.4 | 1,894 |
| Census Tract 206 | 1,782 | 69.4 | 26 |
| Census Tract 201.02 | 1,627 | 24.9 | 65 |
| Census Tract 205 | 1,606 | 4.2 | 383 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.