Fayetteville is a city located in Fayette County Georgia. Fayetteville has a 2024 population of 20,438. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Fayetteville is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 7.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,017 in 2020.
The average household income in Fayetteville is $97,837 with a poverty rate of 6.96%. The median age in Fayetteville is 43.4 years: 40.4 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fayetteville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,056 | 42.38% |
| Black or African American | 7,615 | 40.06% |
| Other race | 1,290 | 6.79% |
| Asian | 1,009 | 5.31% |
| Two or more races | 977 | 5.14% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,402 | 2.51 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 3,614 | 3.21 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 2,286 | 1.06 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 1,013 | 2.74 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Male | 489 | 3.62 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 395 | 2.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,514 | 11.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,062 | 22.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,877 | 14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,452 | 25.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 307 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 2,801 | 20.89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,182 | 6,074 | 2,339 |
| Black | 5,294 | 5,046 | 2,065 |
| Hispanic | 844 | 717 | 176 |
| Other Race | 695 | 621 | 87 |
| Asian | 673 | 454 | 234 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 306 | 144 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,579 | $93,846 | $52,386 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,519 | $94,643 | $56,106 |
| High School Graduate | $31,867 | $41,974 | $28,368 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,622 | $28,852 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,115 | $59,741 | $45,321 |
| Some College | $46,355 | $48,041 | $42,961 |
$48,115
Average Earnings
$59,741
Average Male
$45,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.76% of Fayetteville residents speak only English, while 13.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,652 | 538 | 7.03% |
| Black | 7,357 | 417 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 1,009 | 158 | 15.66% |
| Multiple | 969 | 118 | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,237 | 73 | 5.9% |
| Other | 1,290 | 62 | 4.81% |
6.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.96%
Male Poverty Rate
8.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is Asian, with 15.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fayetteville is Other, with 4.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.64% |
| Some College | 8.21% |
| High School | 7.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.09% |
| Female Employed | 3.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,967 | $115,756 |
| Households | $79,865 | $97,837 |
| Married Families | $119,861 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,270 | $54,675 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,868
Number of Veterans
1,702
Male Veterans
166
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 704 |
| First Gulf War | 548 |
| Second Gulf War | 472 |
| Korea | 220 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 543 |
| 75+ | 405 |
| 35 to 54 | 390 |
| 55 to 64 | 370 |
| 18 to 34 | 160 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 926 | 15.6% |
| White | 893 | 12.95% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 3.18% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 23 | 2.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
6%
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
42.85%
Born in Fayetteville
90.23%
Native Born
9.77%
Foreign Born
3.85%
Non Citizen
5.93%
Naturalized
90.23% of Fayetteville residents were born in the United States, with 42.85% having been born in Georgia. 3.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,214 | 355 | 1.62% |
| 2028 | 21,859 | 355 | 1.65% |
| 2027 | 21,504 | 356 | 1.68% |
| 2026 | 21,148 | 355 | 1.71% |
| 2025 | 20,793 | 355 | 1.74% |
| 2024 | 20,438 | 355 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 20,083 | 413 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 19,670 | 325 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 19,345 | 328 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 19,017 | 978 | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 18,039 | 229 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 17,810 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 17,819 | 354 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 17,465 | 519 | 3.06% |
| 2015 | 16,946 | 235 | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 16,711 | 344 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 16,367 | 124 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 16,243 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 16,249 | 31 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 16,218 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,148 | 5,321 | 91.32% |
| 1990 | 5,827 | 3,112 | 114.62% |
| 1980 | 2,715 | -19,499 | -87.78% |