Fayette township, Indiana
Fayette township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fayette township is a geographic entity located in Vigo County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,735. The land area covers 40.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,735 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs | ±10 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 960 | ±114 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,003 | ±136 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 960 | ±114 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 43 | ±67 |
| Median Home Value | $159,000 | ±$76,367 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,857 | ±$11,751 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,707 | ±$10,919 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 189 | ±141 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,322 | ±181 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.1% | ±7.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF FAYETTE
GUS Population: 2,719 (2024)
ID: 104032
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
9751 N WAYNE PL, WEST TERRE HAUTE IN 47885-9612
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GUS Population: 106,166 (2024)
ID: 103759
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
121 OAK ST, TERRE HAUTE IN 47807-3438
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Clinton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Terre Haute, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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College | 4.2 mi away | 1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, 47876-1099 |
8125355151
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12 POINTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 2200 NORTH 13TH STREET, TERRE HAUTE, IN, 47804 |
(812) 645-3625
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Indiana State University
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College | 7.6 mi away | 210 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN, 47809 |
8122376311
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CLINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 313 SOUTH 4TH STREET, CLINTON, IN, 47842 |
(765) 832-8349
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J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 2232 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN, 47807 |
8122328334
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WEST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 125 NORTH CHURCH STREET, WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN, 47885 |
(812) 235-2121
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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College | 9.4 mi away | 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN, 47803-3920 |
8128771511
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VIGO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 680 POPLAR STREET, TERRE HAUTE, IN, 47807 |
(812) 232-1113
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PARIS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 207 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PARIS, IL, 61944 |
(217) 463-3950
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MONTEZUMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 270 CRAWFORD STREET, MONTEZUMA, IN, 47862 |
(765) 245-2772
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TERRE HAUTE INDIANA STATE, IN US, located 7.4 miles from Fayette township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9° | 19.2° | 29.5° | 2.48" | — |
| February | 45.0° | 22.8° | 33.9° | 2.52" | — |
| March | 55.7° | 32.7° | 44.2° | 3.41" | — |
| April | 68.8° | 43.6° | 56.2° | 4.92" | — |
| May | 78.2° | 54.5° | 66.3° | 4.75" | — |
| June | 87.0° | 62.9° | 75.0° | 5.09" | — |
| July | 90.4° | 66.4° | 78.4° | 4.27" | — |
| August | 89.3° | 64.4° | 76.8° | 3.31" | — |
| September | 83.5° | 55.7° | 69.6° | 3.29" | — |
| October | 70.5° | 43.2° | 56.9° | 3.72" | — |
| November | 56.4° | 33.0° | 44.7° | 3.74" | — |
| December | 44.6° | 24.8° | 34.7° | 3.17" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Goshen CDP | CDP | 0.8 mi | — |
| Tecumseh CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Shepardsville CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Universal town | Town | 3.7 mi | — |
| Libertyville CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| St. Mary of the Woods CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1816722882. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.