Fayette County GIS Maps
Fayette County, Texas, has 24,435 residents across 22,430 parcels and covers 949.9 square miles. The population declined 0.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Fayette County is 48149.
La Grange is the county's largest population center. Fayette County also includes 8 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 16 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Fayette County Trends
- Population
- 24,435▾
- Median Home Value
- $271,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,236▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Fayette County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Fayette County Parcels
Fayette County has 22,430 mapped parcels covering 594,758 acres. The median assessed value is $346,060. The median lot size is 5.69 acres. 9,540 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 15,885 distinct owner names. About 2% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Fayette County Parcel viewer here.
Fayette County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 22,432 | 100% |
| Owner name | 22,206 | 99.0% |
| Owner mailing address | 22,432 | 100% |
| Site address | 22,432 | 100% |
| Land use code | 22,206 | 99.0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 22,432 | 100% |
| Land value | 22,432 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 22,432 | 100% |
| Acreage | 22,432 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 22,430 | 99.9% |
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Field coverage measured across all Fayette County parcel records.
Fayette County Population
Fayette County had 24,435 residents in 2020. That was 0.5% lower than in 2010. Fayette County added 2,631 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 26 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include La Grange, Schulenburg and Flatonia.
Population Trend in Fayette County TX
Fayette County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Fayette County Zip Codes
Fayette County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include La Grange (78945), Schulenburg (78956) and Flatonia (78941). La Grange is the largest zip by population, with about 10,483 residents or 43% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 76% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Fayette County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78945 | La Grange | 10,483 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 78956 | Schulenburg | 5,161 | ▾ -4.1% |
| 78941 | Flatonia | 3,006 | ▴ 1.5% |
| 78940 | Fayetteville | 1,974 | ▾ -5.9% |
| 78954 | Round Top | 1,144 | ▴ 6.8% |
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Fayette County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Fayette County Demographics
Fayette County has a median age of 48.6, which makes the county a little older than Texas overall. About 20.1% of residents are under 18, while 26.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 26.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 27.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Fayette County TX
Median Age
48.6
Under 18
20.1%
Age 65+
26.3%
Bachelor's+
27.2%
Fayette County School Districts
Fayette County is served by 8 public school districts with 8,236 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Giddings Independent, La Grange Independent and Smithville Independent. Those three districts account for about 68% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Fayette County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giddings Independent School District | 1,900 | 23.1% | ▴ 0.4% |
| La Grange Independent School District | 1,870 | 22.7% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Smithville Independent School District | 1,849 | 22.5% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Weimar Independent School District | 732 | 8.9% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Schulenburg Independent School District | 684 | 8.3% | ▴ 3.2% |
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Fayette County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Fayette County Housing & Real Estate
Fayette County has a median home value of $271,100 and a median gross rent of $909. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $398,375 and homes spent about 92 days on the market.
Fayette County Housing Mix
Fayette County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Fayette County Housing Trends
Fayette County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Fayette County, TX
Fayette County has 1,654 business listings across 394 categories. The largest categories in Fayette County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (67, 4.1%), Antique Store (66, 4.0%), and Gas Stations (38, 2.3%). The full Fayette County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Fayette County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Fayette County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 67 | 4.1% |
| Antique Store | 66 | 4.0% |
| Gas Stations | 38 | 2.3% |
| Hotels | 30 | 1.8% |
| Farm | 27 | 1.6% |
| Event Planning | 26 | 1.6% |
| Restaurants | 23 | 1.4% |
| Bed And Breakfast | 22 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 22 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 21 | 1.3% |
Fayette County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor Creek Farm | Accommodation | La Grange |
| Fayette County Gun Club | Active Life | La Grange |
| Abby's photography | Advertising Agency | La Grange |
| Pine Draw Ranch | Agricultural Cooperatives | La Grange |
| Round Top Farm and Ranch Supply | Agricultural Service | Round Top |
| Bumper Crop Fertilizer | Agriculture | Schulenburg |
| Fayette-La Grange Regional Airport | Airport | La Grange |
| Brazos Valley Allergy & Asthma Clinics | Allergist | La Grange |
| Fayette County EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | La Grange |
| Farmhouse Round Top Cafe | American Restaurants | Round Top |
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Fayette County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Fayette County Basemaps
Fayette County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Fayette County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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