Fayette County's estimated 2026 population is 125,561 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 22nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 106,938 and has seen a growth of 17.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 42.3 years
There are 94,744 adults, (24,467 of whom are seniors) in Fayette County.
Female: 62,826 (51.4%)
Male: 59,418 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 56.73% White, 25.58% Black or African American, 4.98% Asian, 4.64% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,352 | 56.73% |
| Black or African American | 31,267 | 25.58% |
| Two or more races | 9,538 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6,085 | 4.98% |
| Other race | 5,667 | 4.64% |
| Native American | 235 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.08% |
Fayette County's average per capita income is $65,495. Household income levels show a median of $111,978. The poverty rate stands at 5.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $145,320 | $185,345 |
| Families | $129,729 | $165,954 |
| Households | $111,978 | $145,593 |
| Non Families | $50,186 | $69,980 |
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