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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairburn

Georgia · 5,464 residents · 16.908 sq mi
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Fairburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,679. Population has grown 36% since 1990. Median home value is $92,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,464
+36%since 1990
from 4,013 in 1990
1990 – 2025
323 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 237 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+4%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K7K10K14K18K1990201020202024Fairburn
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,679
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,873 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,898
+47%since 1990
from $12,864 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$636
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480 in 1990
US average: $602
65.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
34.9% rent
2.3
−11%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(2,644)
Black32.7%(1,312)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(56)
Asian0.5%(21)
Diversity Score59.2%(2,375)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(2,055)
Black47.2%(2,579)
Hispanic / Latino13%(711)
Asian0.7%(38)
Diversity Score75.9%(4,147)
76
+28%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−2%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairburn, Georgia?

Fairburn, Georgia has about 5,464 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairburn, Georgia?

The typical household in Fairburn, Georgia earns about $39,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairburn, Georgia expensive?

In Fairburn, Georgia, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Fairburn, Georgia?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairburn, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairburn, Georgia?

About 7.7% of people in Fairburn, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairburn, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairburn, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,451 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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