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Fayetteville

Georgia · 18,957 residents · 12.964 sq mi
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Fayetteville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,501. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $238,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
18,957
+70%since 2000
from 11,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,462 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K9K13K17K21K1990201020202024Fayetteville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,501
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,363
+26%since 2000
from $26,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(7,112)
Black44.1%(8,357)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,339)
Asian6.1%(1,149)
Other8.9%(1,684)
Diversity Score84.1%(15,934)
Diversity Score
84
+97%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayetteville, Georgia?

Fayetteville, Georgia has about 18,957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayetteville, Georgia?

The typical household in Fayetteville, Georgia earns about $74,501 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 $238,300, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Fayetteville, Georgia?

About 41.1% 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 7.8% 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 13,130 residents, a change of about 225 percent over that period.

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