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Fairview

Georgia · 6,409 residents · 7.526 sq mi
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Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,157. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
6,409
−3%since 2000
from 6,601 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
852 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Fairview
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,157
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,894 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,810
+65%since 2000
from $15,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(6,087)
Black5.2%(342)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(45)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(1,001)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(5,705)
Black3.9%(251)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(115)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other1.1%(73)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,117)
Diversity Score
17
+15%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Georgia?

Fairview, Georgia has about 6,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Georgia?

The typical household in Fairview, Georgia earns about $46,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, Georgia expensive?

In Fairview, Georgia, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Georgia?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Georgia?

About 14.1% of people in Fairview, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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