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.

Fairburn, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,831

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

82.7%13,915

White

7.5%1,254

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%1,230

Other

1.8%311

Two or More

0.5%85

Asian

0.2%36

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%316

High School Diploma

23.1%2,600

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%438

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%1,331

Associate's Degree

10.2%1,154

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%2,661

Master's Degree

11.7%1,323

Professional Degree

1.5%173

Doctorate

1.6%183

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

38.5%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$271,800

Median Renti

$1,479

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%3,905

Renter-Occupied

35.8%2,177

Total Units

6,479

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%100

$100K–$150K

2.6%101

$150K–$200K

13.1%512

$200K–$300K

41.5%1,619

$300K–$500K

35.4%1,382

$500K–$1M

4.9%191

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

113

$750–$1,000

150

$1,000–$1,250

140

$1,250–$1,500

720

$1,500–$2,000

574

$2,000+

429

Year Built

2020 or later

5.4%349

2010–2019

21.4%1,385

2000–2009

41.4%2,685

1990–1999

8.2%531

1980–1989

3.6%233

1970–1979

8.1%522

1960–1969

6.5%422

1950–1959

4.3%276

1940–1949

0.2%10

1939 or earlier

1%66

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.4%3,129

Utility Gas

44.8%2,724

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%200

No Fuel

0.5%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,897

Mean Household Incomei

$100,669

Per Capita Incomei

$37,135

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

9,165

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%296

$10K–$15K

2.4%147

$15K–$20K

1.2%71

$20K–$25K

2.7%165

$25K–$30K

3.3%198

$30K–$35K

2.2%131

$35K–$40K

0.6%38

$40K–$45K

3.6%221

$45K–$50K

3.3%198

$50K–$60K

4.3%264

$60K–$75K

11.2%681

$75K–$100K

17.2%1,049

$100K–$125K

10.2%622

$125K–$150K

13.2%800

$150K–$200K

13.5%822

$200K+

6.2%379

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

168

Residentsi

589

Avg. Tenant Renti

$582/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes87% occupied$655/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers143 homes90% occupied$570/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,897/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

73.1%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

20.6%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

6.3%

Who Receives This Housing

87.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.3% of subsidized households are minority

13.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20.3% 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

1,5169%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

312

Canada

Germany

China

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,726

Avg. Commutei

32.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,837

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

846(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured