Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fayetteville, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,719

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

39.1%7,708

White

38.2%7,532

Two or More

6.4%1,264

Other

5.5%1,092

Asian

5.5%1,077

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%998

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%490

High School Diploma

20.4%2,817

Some College (<1 yr)

4%558

Some College (1+ yr)

16%2,203

Associate's Degree

8.9%1,226

Bachelor's Degree

26.3%3,639

Master's Degree

10.9%1,509

Professional Degree

1.8%254

Doctorate

2.1%294

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

41.2%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$368,200

Median Renti

$1,720

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69%5,296

Renter-Occupied

31%2,375

Total Units

7,930

Homeownership

69%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%112

$100K–$150K

1.2%61

$150K–$200K

4.1%216

$200K–$300K

24.9%1,318

$300K–$500K

52.2%2,763

$500K–$1M

14.6%773

$1M+

1%53

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

345

$1,250–$1,500

345

$1,500–$2,000

771

$2,000+

742

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%249

2010–2019

13.6%1,077

2000–2009

31.1%2,468

1990–1999

27.9%2,214

1980–1989

15%1,190

1970–1979

5.4%432

1960–1969

3.3%265

1950–1959

0.3%26

1939 or earlier

0.1%9

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.1%5,534

Electricity

24.9%1,907

Other

1.2%94

No Fuel

0.8%64

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%53

Wood

0.2%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,188

Mean Household Incomei

$116,395

Per Capita Incomei

$45,775

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

9,124

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%236

$10K–$15K

1.7%127

$15K–$20K

1.7%129

$20K–$25K

1.6%126

$25K–$30K

5%386

$30K–$35K

2.8%217

$35K–$40K

3.3%252

$40K–$45K

2.5%189

$45K–$50K

6.1%466

$50K–$60K

8.9%683

$60K–$75K

10.1%772

$75K–$100K

9.2%708

$100K–$125K

10.9%833

$125K–$150K

7.2%550

$150K–$200K

15.2%1,163

$200K+

10.9%834

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$527/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes62% occupied$527/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,188/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

74%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

23%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

97% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,99510.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

340

Mexico

195

United Kingdom

China

Philippines

Poland

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,312

Avg. Commutei

32.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,363

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,077(13.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured