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Fayette County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Fayette County has 19,047 residents, down 2.1% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 399 households moved in and 429 moved out (-30 net), bringing in a net $0.1M of income. Median household income is $60,165, the median home $136,800 and median rent $881 a month.
In Iowa: 74th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 47th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 93rd of 99 counties for median household income · 75th of 99 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County, IA | 62 | $2.9M |
| Black Hawk County, IA | 33 | $1.4M |
| Winneshiek County, IA | 33 | $1.6M |
| Bremer County, IA | 32 | $1.9M |
| Clayton County, IA | 32 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Fayette County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County, IA | 54 | $2.1M |
| Black Hawk County, IA | 53 | $1.9M |
| Clayton County, IA | 32 | $1.8M |
| Bremer County, IA | 25 | $1.2M |
| Winneshiek County, IA | 23 | $1.3M |
| Linn County, IA | 21 | $0.7M |
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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.