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Fayette County

Georgia · 106,567 residents · 194.567 sq mi
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Fayette County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,216. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $252,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 67% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% 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
106,567
+17%since 2000
from 91,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K74K92K110K128K1990201020202024Fayette County
2024122K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,216
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,227 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,076
+19%since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$252,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $890 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(74,820)
Black11.4%(10,383)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,582)
Asian2.4%(2,183)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(33,501)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(72,202)
Black19.8%(21,117)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(6,760)
Asian3.9%(4,106)
Other1.9%(2,004)
Diversity Score61.5%(65,570)
Diversity Score
62
+68%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Georgia?

Fayette County, Georgia has about 106,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette County, Georgia?

The typical household in Fayette County, Georgia earns about $82,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Georgia expensive?

In Fayette County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $252,700, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Georgia?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Georgia?

About 4.7% of people in Fayette County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44,152 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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