Fairfield Plantation, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Fairfield Plantation, Georgia Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fairfield Plantation, Georgia had a total population of 6,172, the 148th largest community in Georgia, with a median household income of $102,984, which is 33% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 33% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Georgia.
47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

Fairfield Plantation Quick Facts

Population 6,172

Median Household Income $102,984

Median Home Value $332,600

Poverty Rate 5.8%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 90.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

High School Graduation Rate 96.8%

Diversity Index 36/100

Population 6,172 148th of 669

Median Income $102,984 top 10%

Poverty Rate 5.8% 54% lower than national

Median Home Value $332,600 top 20%

How Fairfield Plantation Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,231	6,172	-0.9%
Median household income	$97,133	$102,984	+6.0%
Median home value	$293,100	$332,600	+13.5%

How Fairfield Plantation Compares

Median Household Income

Fairfield Plantation

$102,984

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fairfield Plantation

$332,600

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.7%

$25K-$50K 8.9%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 53.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.4%

$10K-$15K

0.4%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

0.9%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

0.7%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

1.3%

$45K-$50K

1.1%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

15.7%

$100K-$125K

18.9%

$125K-$150K

9.5%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

16.6%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.4%

Renter 9.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,783/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.5%

18-34

15.3%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

24.9%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Fairfield Plantation Rankings in Georgia

#148 Population of 669

#60 Median Income of 611

#66 Education of 669

#100 Home Value of 607

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Other Cities in Carroll County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Carrollton	27,392	$54,379	25.4%	$311,100
Bremen	7,488	$93,780	5.3%	$289,500
Temple	5,901	$91,180	2.6%	$232,800
Mount Zion	2,433	$53,750	16.1%	$231,000
Bowdon	2,006	$65,337	18.4%	$167,500
Whitesburg	525	$55,938	19.6%	$168,800
Roopville	467	$78,036	7.3%	$231,300

Cities Similar to Fairfield Plantation

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Temple	5,901	$91,180	$232,800	17.0%	2.6%
Hapeville	6,630	$95,714	$312,100	43.2%	9.3%
Whitemarsh Island	6,886	$101,729	$399,700	52.2%	3.9%
Byron	5,971	$85,596	$253,200	30.9%	10.1%
Senoia	5,589	$124,964	$440,800	45.8%	1.1%

Population Overview

Fairfield Plantation is a small city located in Georgia, within Carroll County. The total population is 6,172. It ranks as the 148th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairfield Plantation is 42.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. With 30.5% of the population under 18, Fairfield Plantation has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairfield Plantation is $102,984. This is 33% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $332,600. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairfield Plantation is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.6% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (12.2%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

47.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fairfield Plantation in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.8%. Notably, 21.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairfield Plantation, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fairfield Plantation, Georgia?

Fairfield Plantation, Georgia has a population of 6,172 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Fairfield Plantation, GA?

The median household income in Fairfield Plantation is $102,984, which is 28% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield Plantation, GA?

The poverty rate in Fairfield Plantation is 5.8%. This means approximately 339 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield Plantation, Georgia?

Fairfield Plantation's population is 78.6% White, 12.2% Black, 6.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fairfield Plantation, GA?

The median home value in Fairfield Plantation is $332,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Fairfield Plantation, Georgia?

47.0% of adults (25+) in Fairfield Plantation hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.