Fayette County
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- Population
- 39,519
- Area
- 661.54 sq mi (1,713.38 km²), 6.71 sq mi water
- Median age
- 44.7
- Households
- 15,948
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $53,194
- Median house value
- $105,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
This Afternoon
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Tonight
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Saturday
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Saturday Night
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Cities & Towns in Fayette County
Local News
Cobb County Courier
Published September 24Black Lung Disease Remains a Threat, but Federal Officials Delay Effort To Address It
This article by Taylor Sisk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 24, 2026 OAK HILL, W.Va. — Each day at New River Health in Oak Hill,...