The Town FilesFayette County, Texas
25,042 people. The median home is worth $293,900 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $75,854.
Towns in Fayette County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | 4,391 | $338,700 | $53,547 | 39.5 |
| Schulenburg | 2,633 | $205,900 | $51,294 | 41.3 |
People and housing
| Fayette County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $988 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $75,854 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 48.2 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
9,381 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,463 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 312 storm events in Fayette County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Fayette County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 25, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4332: Hurricane Harvey |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).