Fayette County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 122,244 | — | #529 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $111,978 | +49.0% | #83 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,086 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $436,400 | +54.8% | #212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,898 | +63.2% | #73 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | -55.7% | #85 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 122,244, making it the #529 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $111,978, ranking #83 out of 3,222 counties — 49.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.6% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $436,400 (+54.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,898/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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91.4% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Fayette County, Georgia
Fayette County, Georgia has a total population of 122,244, making it the 529th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $111,978, which ranks #83 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $436,400, 54.8% above the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $1,898 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 49.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.6 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%).
All data for Fayette County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.