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Fayette County

Georgia · 119,194 residents · 194.567 sq mi
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Fayette County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,777. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $293,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
119,194
+31%since 2000
from 91,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+15%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K74K92K110K128K1990201020202024Fayette County
2024122K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,777
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,668
+52%since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,396
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $890 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(68,144)
Black24.5%(29,166)
Hispanic / Latino8%(9,480)
Asian5.3%(6,362)
Other4.4%(5,300)
Diversity Score74.6%(88,967)
Segregation Score32.8%(39,063)
Diversity Score
75
+103%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Georgia?

Fayette County, Georgia has about 119,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Georgia earns about $93,777 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 $293,400, and the typical rent is about $1,396 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Georgia?

About 46.8% 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 56,779 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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