Fayette County, Ohio

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Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,951.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Washington Court House.[2] The county was named for the Marquis de Lafayette,[3] a Frenchman who was an officer in the American Army in the Revolution, when established on March 1, 1810. Fayette County comprises the Washington Court House, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area. Recently, on April 2, 2025, it was one of a few counties with minor damage from an EF-1 tornado in southern Ohio. The total costs of the damage have yet to be determined.

History

Fayette County was formed on March 1, 1810, from portions of Highland and Ross Counties. It was named after Marie-Joseph Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, a French general and politician who took the side of the Colonials during the American Revolutionary War and who played an important role in the French Revolution.[4]

Parks

Trails

Tri-County Triangle Trail - This trail goes between Washington Court House and Chillicothe.[5]

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Xenia-Jamestown Connector - Opened in 2022, this trail allows travel from Xenia to Octa. This trail is Script error: No such module "convert". long.[6][7]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.2%) is water.[8]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

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Demographics

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2020 census

Fayette County, Ohio – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[14] Pop 1990[15] Pop 2000[16] Pop 2010[17] Pop 2020[18] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 26,519 26,544 27,022 27,227 26,260 96.55% 96.64% 95.04% 93.79% 90.70%
Black or African American alone (NH) 718 655 568 569 521 2.61% 2.38% 2.00% 1.96% 1.80%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 20 49 41 59 43 0.07% 0.18% 0.14% 0.20% 0.15%
Asian alone (NH) 50 98 130 151 171 0.18% 0.36% 0.46% 0.52% 0.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [19] x [20] 2 8 11 x x 0.01% 0.03% 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 24 31 17 32 88 0.09% 0.11% 0.06% 0.11% 0.30%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [21] x [22] 301 464 1,176 x x 1.06% 1.60% 4.06%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 136 89 352 520 681 0.50% 0.32% 1.24% 1.79% 2.35%
Total 27,467 27,466 28,433 29,030 28,951 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,030 people, 11,436 households, and 7,834 families living in the county.[23] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 12,693 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[24] The racial makeup of the county was 94.6% white, 2.0% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population.[23] In terms of ancestry, 21.9% were German, 15.4% were American, 10.6% were Irish, and 9.7% were English.[25]

Of the 11,436 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 39.4 years.[23]

The median income for a household in the county was $39,599 and the median income for a family was $48,424. Males had a median income of $39,078 versus $31,434 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,525. About 12.9% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.[26]

2000 census

As of the census[27] of 2010, there were 29,030 people, 11,436 households, and 7,834 families living in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 12,693 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 94.63% White, 2.02% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 11,436 households, out of which 32.53% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.05% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.34% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.67% under the age of 18, 7.88% from 18 to 24, 24.89% from 25 to 44, 27.59% from 45 to 64, and 14.97% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.4 years. For every 100 females there were 96.69 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.56 males.

since 2013Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., the median income for a household in the county was $37,619, and the median income for a family was $45,108. Males had a median income of $30,516 versus $20,223 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,603. About 16.1% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Government

Fayette County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. As of 2025, Fayette County's elected commissioners are Tony Anderson, Donnie Fleak, and Jim Garland.[28]

Transportation

Airport

Fayette County Airport is a general aviation facility owned by the county and located northeast of the city of Washington Court House.

Communities

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Map of Fayette County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

City

Villages

Townships

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Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

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See also

References

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  6. ↑ Xenia-Jamestown Connector. Accessed:November 21, 2024
  7. ↑ Stahl, Dan. Trails in Fayette Co.: A step in the right direction. Record Herald. May 8, 2023. Accessed: November 21, 2024.
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