Fayette County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Fayette County, Georgia has a population of 122,244, the 21st most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $111,978 and the median home value is $436,400. The poverty rate is 5.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Fayette County Quick Facts
How Fayette County 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 | 120,689 | 122,244 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $108,986 | $111,978 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $405,600 | $436,400 | +7.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Fayette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree City | 39,576 | $113,987 | 5.7% | $482,500 |
| Fayetteville | 19,719 | $82,188 | 8.1% | $368,200 |
| Tyrone | 7,896 | $135,691 | 2.4% | $470,400 |
| Brooks | 603 | $105,714 | 7.6% | $436,800 |
| Woolsey | 235 | $121,250 | 6.4% | $546,100 |
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Population Overview
Fayette County is located in Georgia with a total population of 122,244. It is the 21st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fayette County is 43.4 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fayette County is $111,978. This is 45% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $436,400. Housing costs are 44% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Fayette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.3%.
Education
49.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fayette County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 43% 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 94.9%. Notably, 18.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Fayette County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fayette County, Georgia?
Fayette County has a population of 122,244, making it the 21st most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Fayette County?
The median household income in Fayette County is $111,978 with a poverty rate of 5.6%.
How many cities are in Fayette County, Georgia?
Fayette County contains 5 Census-designated places.