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Fayetteville, Georgia
Fayetteville, city, in Fayette County, Georgia. Fayetteville had 20,465 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,957 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,719 (±38). GEOID 1328968.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,465
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,957 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,719 ±38
Median household income
$82,188
±$12,253 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$368,200
±$16,029 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,720
±$138 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Fayetteville and what county is it in?
Fayetteville is a city in Fayette County, Georgia. It covers 13.0 square miles of land, 1,462 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fayetteville is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fayetteville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,465 people lived in Fayetteville on July 1, 2025, up 8.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 18,957 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,719 (±38).
| Measure | Fayetteville | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,719 ±38 | 122,244 | +2,133 |
| Households | 7,671 ±493 | 44,581 | +838 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.16 | 2.72 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,930 ±456 | 46,453 | +812 |
Fayetteville's population since 2000
From 11,148 in 2000 to 20,465 in 2025: up 83.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fayetteville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fayetteville?
The median resident of Fayetteville is 42.7 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.2%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 ±3.9 | 43.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±3.0 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±2.8 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 47.0% ±2.5 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±1.5 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.2% ±5.2 pts | 55.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.1% ±5.3 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±2.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±4.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1% ±2.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.9% ±2.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.5% ±2.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±1.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±3.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±1.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.2% ±4.5 pts | 49.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9% ±3.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.0% ±5.3 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fayetteville earn?
Half of Fayetteville's 7,671 households earn less than $82,188 a year (±$12,253), against $111,978 in Fayette County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $90,488 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,188 ±$12,253 | $111,978 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,395 ±$11,505 | $145,593 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,775 ±$5,184 | $55,125 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% ±3.3 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9% ±5.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4% ±2.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.0 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±3.4 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fayetteville?
Owners occupy 69.0% of Fayetteville's occupied homes and renters 31.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $368,200 by its owner (±$16,029). The median renter pays $1,720 a month including utilities, and 60.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $368,200 ±$16,029 | $436,400 | +$92,402 |
| Median gross rent | $1,720 ±$138 | $1,898 | +$296 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.7% ±9.5 pts | 49.1% | +22.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,012 ±$156 | $2,322 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.0% ±4.9 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.0% ±4.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 7,930 ±456 | 46,453 | +812 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±6.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7% ±4.5 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.6% ±3.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fayetteville building?
Builders took permits for 141 new housing units in Fayetteville in 2025 (141 in single-family houses), 6.9 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fayetteville work and get to work?
79.4% of Fayetteville's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3% ±3.6 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±3.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4% ±3.6 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±3.4 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.8 min ±2.7 | 31.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fayetteville?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Fayetteville, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,179 (Tract 1404.10) to $118,518 (Tract 1404.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1404.04Fayette County | 7,703 | $97,250 |
| Tract 1404.03Fayette County | 5,173 | $118,518 |
| Tract 1404.09Fayette County | 4,193 | $74,731 |
| Tract 1404.10Fayette County | 3,811 | $60,179 |
| Tract 1403.05Fayette County | 6,002 | $146,709 |
| Tract 1404.06Fayette County | 3,465 | $76,346 |
| Tract 1401.02Fayette County | 6,759 | $104,777 |
| Tract 1402.04Fayette County | 6,538 | $91,310 |
| Tract 1404.05Fayette County | 4,291 | $127,121 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fayetteville) · Census block assignment files
How does Fayetteville compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fayetteville is the 1,902nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 58th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Fayetteville ranks 93rd of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 58th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 91st | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd | 360 |
| Median household income | 93rd | 348 |
| Per capita income | 48th | 357 |
| Median home value | 53rd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 271st | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th | 343 |
| Median age | 65th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 98th | 354 |
| Work from home | 114th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 57th | 359 |
Fayetteville's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Fayetteville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fayetteville?
10 of the 57 figures for Fayetteville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fayetteville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fayetteville.