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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fair Oaks

Georgia · 6,996 residents · 1.952 sq mi
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Fair Oaks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,761. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,447 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,996
−17%vs 2000
vs 8,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,584 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 4,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.4
+3%vs 2000
vs 28.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K9K10K11K1990201020202024Fair Oaks
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,761
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,766 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,193
−15%vs 2000
vs $13,245 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$461
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $671 in 2000
US average: $450
37.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.7% in 2000
62.8% rent
2.6
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(3,163)
Black23.5%(1,980)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(3,085)
Asian0.8%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.4%(6,961)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,858)
Black13.3%(931)
Hispanic / Latino3%(207)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other2.8%(198)
Diversity Score40%(2,801)
40
−51%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

Fair Oaks, Georgia has about 6,996 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

The typical household in Fair Oaks, Georgia earns about $21,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Oaks, Georgia expensive?

In Fair Oaks, Georgia, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Oaks, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

About 16.1% of people in Fair Oaks, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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