Fayette, IA is a small town located in northeast Iowa. With a population of only 1,139, it is one of the smallest towns in the state and has a population density of 933 people per square mile. Although small, Fayette offers many things to do for its residents and visitors alike. The downtown area is full of local shops including The Village Boutique, The Fayette Bakery & Cafe, and Sproutz Farm Market. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing on the Upper Iowa River or visiting nearby parks like Lakeview Park. There are also some local organizations such as the Fayette Community Foundation which partners with local businesses and individuals to improve the community. Finally, Fayette hosts many sporting events throughout the year including track meets at the Fayette High School and bowling tournaments at the Sonic Bowl Lanes.
The population in Fayette is 1,139. There are 771 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fayette is 30.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fayette is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fayette
- 35.0% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 34.0% are married with children
- 7.2% have children, but are single
Race in Fayette
- 77.0% are White
- 9.4% are Black
- 6.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander