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Fair Oaks

Georgia · 9,028 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 $46,699. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,800. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,028
+7%since 2000
from 8,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,625 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+8%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K11K1990201020202024Fair Oaks
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,699
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,748
+57%since 2000
from $13,245 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
68.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(1,463)
Black23.5%(2,121)
Hispanic / Latino56.2%(5,070)
Asian0.7%(61)
Other4.9%(442)
Diversity Score76.5%(6,905)
Diversity Score
76
−7%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2013
from 41.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

Fair Oaks, Georgia has about 9,028 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Oaks, Georgia earns about $46,699 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 $156,800, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Oaks, Georgia?

About 15.4% 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 21.0% 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 2,032 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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