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Fairburn

Georgia · 16,483 residents · 16.908 sq mi
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Fairburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,198. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,019 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,300. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,483
+202%since 2000
from 5,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
+202%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+5%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K10K14K18K1990201020202024Fairburn
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,198
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,987
+16%since 2000
from $18,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(2,055)
Black47.2%(2,579)
Hispanic / Latino13%(711)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.9%(4,147)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(1,540)
Black76.4%(12,601)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,648)
Asian1.3%(220)
Other1.6%(271)
Diversity Score47.7%(7,854)
Diversity Score
48
−37%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairburn, Georgia?

Fairburn, Georgia has about 16,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairburn, Georgia?

The typical household in Fairburn, Georgia earns about $55,198 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 $148,300, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Fairburn, Georgia?

About 24.4% 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 28.7% 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 12,470 residents, a change of about 311 percent over that period.

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

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