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Fairplay

Georgia · 1,881 residents · 2.729 sq mi
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Fairplay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,667. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $355,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,881
+16%since 2023
from 1,628 in 2023
2020 – 2024
689 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 597 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.0
−6%since 2023
from 43.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Fairplay
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$119,667
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,182 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$44,614
+17%since 2023
from $38,132 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.249
+15%since 2023
from 0.216 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$355,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $277,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$987
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $989 in 2023
US average: $1,442
85.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
15.0% rent
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+11%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74%(1,205)
Black8.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(104)
Diversity Score53.6%(872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(1,443)
Black4.8%(91)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(191)
Asian1.3%(24)
Other7%(132)
Diversity Score49.2%(926)
49
−8%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
82.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
33.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
44.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
12.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairplay, Georgia?

Fairplay, Georgia has about 1,881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairplay, Georgia?

The typical household in Fairplay, Georgia earns about $119,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairplay, Georgia expensive?

In Fairplay, Georgia, the median home is worth about $355,200, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Fairplay, Georgia?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fairplay, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairplay, Georgia?

About 1.6% of people in Fairplay, 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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