Time Zone: Fayette County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Uniontown is the Seat for Fayette County.
Fayette County was founded September 26, 1785 and was created by taking area from WestmorelandCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Fayette had a population of 142,605 people. This is a decrease of 4.06% since the last Census (which gave a population of 148,644 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Fayette represented 1.21% of the total population of Pennsylvania, making it the state's 23rd most populous county (out of 67 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 136,606 | -8.1% | -4.21% since 2009 |
2009 | 142,605 | -4.06% | -0.48% since 2008 |
2008 | 143,289 | -3.6% | -0.52% since 2007 |
2007 | 144,033 | -3.1% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 148,644 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Fayette County Census Page for Fayette County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Fayette County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Fayette County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Uniontown | 11,541 | 12,422 | 7.09% decrease |
Connellsville | 8,341 | 9,146 | 8.8% decrease |
Masontown | 3,343 | 3,611 | 7.42% decrease |
Brownsville | 2,593 | 2,804 | 7.52% decrease |
South Connellsville | 2,126 | 2,281 | 6.8% decrease |
Websites for Fayette County
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