Population 122,244 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fayette County
Household size in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Fayette County holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.81, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Fayette County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Fayette County than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.6 points, even as the national share fell. Fayette County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Georgia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fayette County
Renters in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fayette County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Fayette County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Georgia counties have a lower vacancy rate: only five of 159.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fayette County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,182 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,180 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,390 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,957 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$775 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fayette County costs $1,957 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $775 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fayette County
Bachelor's degrees in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fayette County: 50.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.2 points, mirroring the country. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fayette County: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of Georgia's 159 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fayette County
| Period | Fayette County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Fayette County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fayette County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 2.78 | 44.2 | 10.5% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 1994 | $1,957 | 50.4% | 94.7% | 3.9% |
| Clayton County | 2.91 | 34.6 | 20.6% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,577 | 23.2% | 85.7% | 7.3% |
| Coweta County | 2.76 | 40.6 | 11.9% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 1997 | $1,578 | 36.4% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
| Henry County | 2.97 | 37.9 | 14.1% | 25.1% | 6.6% | 2000 | $1,830 | 30.0% | 93.1% | 6.1% |
| Heard County | 2.74 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 27.7% | 10.6% | 1985 | $972 | 12.4% | 87.5% | 4.3% |
| Newton County | 2.88 | 37.1 | 17.0% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,555 | 24.9% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Jasper County | 2.67 | 42.0 | 13.2% | 14.4% | 9.2% | 1993 | $1,129 | 19.7% | 89.9% | 7.5% |
| Putnam County | 2.23 | 47.6 | 8.9% | 19.1% | 19.5% | 1988 | $1,240 | 31.6% | 86.6% | 3.6% |
| Greene County | 2.48 | 53.2 | 11.5% | 22.1% | 21.9% | 1988 | $1,358 | 36.9% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| Taliaferro County | 2.71 | 46.3 | 20.9% | 17.9% | 36.4% | 1975 | $657 | 11.9% | 87.4% | 5.4% |
| Talladega County | 2.34 | 43.1 | 14.3% | 28.0% | 13.3% | 1982 | $837 | 16.5% | 85.8% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Allegan County, MI · Windham County, CT · Wayne County, OH · Sebastian County, AR · Saline County, AR · Oswego County, NY · Morgan County, AL · Jasper County, MO · Fayette County, PA · Faulkner County, AR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fayette County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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