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Fair Oaks

Georgia · 8,225 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 $28,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,800. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,225
−3%since 2000
from 8,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,214 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K11K1990201020202024Fair Oaks
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,635
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,766 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,442
+1%since 2000
from $13,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
65.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+63%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(1,954)
Black21.1%(1,736)
Hispanic / Latino52.7%(4,333)
Asian0.6%(48)
Other1.4%(114)
Diversity Score77.2%(6,350)
Diversity Score
77
−6%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

Fair Oaks, Georgia has about 8,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Oaks, Georgia earns about $28,635 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

About 10.0% 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 33.8% of people in Fair Oaks, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Oaks, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Oaks, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,229 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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