Fayette County
Recent News About Fayette County
-
FOIA request sent to Fayette County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Fayette County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
-
Fayette County: Government transfers accounted for 27.4% of income in 2022, up from 13.2% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 27.4% of income in Fayette County, a 14.2% surge from 13.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
-
How Fayette County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Fayette County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 10.3%.
-
Fayette County ranks 58th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,226 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Fayette County received an average of $12,226 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 45th lowest in Illinois.
-
In 2022, Fayette County ranks 22nd among Illinois counties with 27.4% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 27.4% of income in Fayette County—ranking it 22nd most dependent among Illinois counties.
-
Census Bureau reports Fayette County population was 21,565 in 2019
Fayette County had a population of 21,565 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
Vaccination efforts in Fayette County draws rave reviews from Springfield
Fayette County health officials' strides in administering the COVID-19 vaccine to its residents is drawing praise from state officials.
-
Census Bureau reports Fayette County population was 21,418 in 2020
Fayette County had a population of 21,418 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
Fayette county population decreases by 256 people between 2017 and 2018
Fayette county population decreased by 256 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
-
Fayette county population decreases by 256 people between 2017 and 2018
Fayette county population decreased by 256 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
-
2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62418 convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62418 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62418 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62418 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62418 convicted of crimes involving alcohol
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62418 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62418 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62418 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62418 convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62418 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Fayette County convicted of property crimes
There were four offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Fayette County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Fayette County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Fayette County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 62418?
There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live near Illinois zip code 62418, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.
-
Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Fayette County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Fayette County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
-
Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Fayette County convicted of crimes involving alcohol
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Fayette County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.