Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,880 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,258 inhabitants. Its county seat is West Union. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Fayette County
| Population : | 19,258 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County, Fayette County |
| Area : | 1894 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.07% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.93% |
| Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Capital : | West Union |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:41:16 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fayette County is located at 42°51'45"N 91°50'40"W (42.8625900, -91.8443200). It has 3 neighbors: Bremer County, Buchanan County and Winneshiek County.
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The largest city of Fayette County is Oelwein with a population of 5,789. Other cities include, West Union population 2,270, Fayette population 1,378, Elgin population 620 and Clermont population 580. See all Fayette County cities & populated places.
Fayette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oelwein | 5,789 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| West Union | 2,270 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Fayette | 1,378 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Elgin | 620 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Clermont | 580 | City in Iowa |
| Maynard | 472 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hawkeye | 399 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Arlington | 393 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Waucoma | 239 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Wadena | 235 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Westgate | 209 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Saint Lucas | 134 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Randalia | 60 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Fayette County
Fayette County has 3 neighbours.
- Bremer County county in Iowa, United States
- Buchanan County county in Iowa, United States
- Winneshiek County county in Iowa, United States
- West Union
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fayette County decreased by 8.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,880 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,976 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,774 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,519 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,290 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,142 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,858 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,687 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,679 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,650 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,258 | -2.04% | estimation process |
People born in Fayette County (2)
People born in Fayette County, including politician John W. Carr, botanist and botanical collector Carrie Harrison, .
List
Other places with the same name (11)
- Fayette County , Kentucky county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 324,735 people.
- Fayette County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 128,126 people.
- Fayette County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 115,821 people.
- Fayette County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 42,062 people.
- Fayette County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 41,620 people.
- Fayette County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 28,579 people.
- Fayette County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 25,547 people.
- Fayette County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 22,892 people.
- Fayette County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 21,264 people.
- Fayette County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 16,241 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
