Fayette County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
 Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°51′54″N 91°50′58″W / 42.865°N 91.849444444444°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Named for | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Seat | West Union |
| Largest city | Oelwein |
| Area | |
| • Total | 731 sq mi (1,890 km2) |
| • Land | 731 sq mi (1,890 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1 km2) 0.07% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 19,509 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | fayettecounty |
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,509.[1] The county seat is West Union.[2]
- ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.