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Fayetteville

Georgia · 15,945 residents · 12.964 sq mi
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Fayetteville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $216,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,945
+43%since 2000
from 11,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,230 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K9K13K17K21K1990201020202024Fayetteville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,738
+4%since 2000
from $26,551 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+44%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(8,772)
Black13.9%(1,544)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(310)
Asian3.3%(369)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(4,764)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(8,345)
Black33.4%(5,323)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(766)
Asian6.6%(1,053)
Other2.7%(423)
Diversity Score75.7%(12,069)
Diversity Score
76
+77%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Georgia?

Fayetteville, Georgia has about 15,945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Georgia?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Georgia earns about $58,438 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 $216,000, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Georgia?

About 36.0% 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 5.1% 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 10,118 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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