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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayetteville

Georgia · 11,148 residents · 12.964 sq mi
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Fayetteville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,208. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $141,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,148
+91%since 1990
from 5,827 in 1990
1990 – 2025
860 / sq mi
+91%since 1990
from 449 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+10%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K9K13K17K21K1990201020202024Fayetteville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,208
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,551
+64%since 1990
from $16,169 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$141,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$796
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $558 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
29.7% rent
2.6
+3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,365)
Black5.8%(338)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(80)
Asian1.2%(69)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,249)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(8,772)
Black13.9%(1,544)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(310)
Asian3.3%(369)
Diversity Score42.7%(4,764)
43
+99%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.3%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.8%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Georgia?

Fayetteville, Georgia has about 11,148 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Georgia?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Georgia earns about $55,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayetteville, Georgia expensive?

In Fayetteville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Georgia?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fayetteville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayetteville, Georgia?

About 3.0% of people in Fayetteville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayetteville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayetteville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,321 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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