Fayette County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fayette County is located in Georgia with a total population of 120,689. It is the 21st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fayette County is 43.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fayette County is $108,986. This is 46% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $405,600. Housing costs are 49% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fayette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.2%.

Education

48.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fayette County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.