Market insights · Alabama
Fayette County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Fayette County has 15,872 residents, down 2.8% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 296 households moved in and 333 moved out (-37 net), while a net $0.4M of income left. Median household income is $49,488, the median home $125,900 and median rent $667 a month.
In Alabama: 51st of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 48th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 47th of 67 counties for median household income · 46th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County, AL | 68 | $3.1M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 65 | $3.3M |
| Lamar County, AL | 29 | $1.3M |
| Walker County, AL | 29 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County, AL | 77 | $2.8M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 70 | $2.6M |
| Lamar County, AL | 31 | $1.3M |
| Walker County, AL | 29 | $1.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.