Fairburn is a city located in Fulton County Georgia. Fairburn has a 2024 population of 16,691. Fairburn is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,569 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairburn is $96,415 with a poverty rate of 18.86%. The median age in Fairburn is 33.5 years: 29.5 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairburn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,718 | 82.59% |
| White | 2,082 | 12.54% |
| Two or more races | 391 | 2.35% |
| Other race | 332 | 2% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,813 | 2.84 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 1,980 | 1.3 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 1,978 | 3.26 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 1,643 | 4.2 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Male | 212 | 2.67 | 58 | 42 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 668 | 6.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,034 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,102 | 28.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,458 | 13.6% |
| High School Graduate | 2,359 | 22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 2,016 | 18.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,773 | 8,098 | 3,871 |
| White | 1,282 | 1,277 | 466 |
| Hispanic | 642 | 553 | 157 |
| Other Race | 284 | 235 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 111 | 23 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 86 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,746 | $60,883 | $32,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,297 | $74,764 | $67,799 |
| High School Graduate | $48,163 | $35,553 | $60,126 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,625 | $45,867 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,977 | $60,535 | $45,046 |
| Some College | $41,588 | $60,174 | $37,385 |
$50,977
Average Earnings
$60,535
Average Male
$45,046
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.98% of Fairburn residents speak only English, while 14.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,659 | 2,971 | 21.75% |
| Multiple | 391 | 96 | 24.55% |
| White | 1,782 | 47 | 2.64% |
18.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.12%
Male Poverty Rate
17.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairburn is Multiple, with 24.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairburn is White, with 2.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.79% |
| Some College | 6.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.78% |
| Female Employed | 12.88% |
| Male Employed | 0.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,020 | $106,854 |
| Households | $89,276 | $96,415 |
| Married Families | $123,422 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,635 | $70,424 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
925
Number of Veterans
830
Male Veterans
95
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 473 |
| First Gulf War | 434 |
| Vietnam | 164 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 393 |
| 65 to 74 | 178 |
| 18 to 34 | 164 |
| 55 to 64 | 149 |
| 75+ | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 713 | 7.45% |
| White | 135 | 7.12% |
| Asian | 43 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 6.63% |
| Other Race | 34 | 10.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.2%
Labor Force Participation
73.5%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.92%
Born in Fairburn
91.3%
Native Born
8.7%
Foreign Born
4.94%
Non Citizen
3.76%
Naturalized
91.3% of Fairburn residents were born in the United States, with 55.92% having been born in Georgia. 4.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,845 | 31 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 16,814 | 31 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 16,783 | 30 | 0.18% |
| 2026 | 16,753 | 31 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 16,722 | 31 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 16,691 | 30 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 16,661 | -279 | -1.65% |
| 2022 | 16,940 | 320 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 16,620 | 51 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 16,569 | -229 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 16,798 | 897 | 5.64% |
| 2018 | 15,901 | 336 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 15,565 | 1,236 | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 14,329 | 273 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 14,056 | 278 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 13,778 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 13,786 | 17 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 13,769 | 295 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 13,474 | 309 | 2.35% |
| 2010 | 13,165 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,464 | 1,451 | 36.16% |
| 1990 | 4,013 | 547 | 15.78% |
| 1980 | 3,466 | 323 | 10.28% |
| 1970 | 3,143 | -13,702 | -81.34% |