Fayette County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Georgia

The population of Fayette County, Georgia is 120,689 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $108,986, the median home value is $405,600, and the median age is 43.3.

The population of Fayette County has grown 17.0% since 2010 (106,938 → 125,107), a +1.13% annualized rate.

Fayette County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

120,689

Population

+1.13%

Annual growth

620

People / sq mi

$108,986

Median Income

$405,600

Median Home Value

Fayette County covers 195 sq mi of land at 619.9 people per square mile.

About Fayette County, GA

Fayette County is a county in Georgia with a population of 120,689. It ranks #21 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 43.3, older than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Fayette County is $108,986, above the US median of $74,580. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $405,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,787. The homeownership rate of 81.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fayette County reflects 48.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.2 minutes each way.

Fayette County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Fayette County had a population of 106,938 in 2010 and 125,107 in 2024, a 17.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 125,107 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.13%.

125,107

Population (2024)

106,938

Population (2010)

125,107

Peak (2024)

1.13%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	106,938	-	-	estimate
2011	107,171	+233	+0.22%	estimate
2012	107,343	+172	+0.16%	estimate
2013	108,103	+760	+0.71%	estimate
2014	109,259	+1,156	+1.07%	estimate
2015	110,215	+956	+0.87%	estimate
2016	111,294	+1,079	+0.98%	estimate
2017	112,626	+1,332	+1.20%	estimate
2018	113,333	+707	+0.63%	estimate
2019	114,645	+1,312	+1.16%	estimate
2020	119,512	+4,867	+4.25%	estimate
2021	120,751	+1,239	+1.04%	estimate
2022	122,150	+1,399	+1.16%	estimate
2023	123,698	+1,548	+1.27%	estimate
2024	125,107	+1,409	+1.14%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	59.0%
Black or African American	25.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.3

Median Age

51.4%

Female

48.6%

Male

19.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.3%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

7.8%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

8.9%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

13.7%

55–59

7.9%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

11.7%

75–84

5.6%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 17.7% · Seniors (65+): 19.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$108,986+$34,322 vs state
Mean household income	$140,838
Per-capita income	$52,188
Poverty rate	3.7%-6.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	57.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.5%

Retail trade

12.9%

Finance & real estate

12.5%

Education & health care

9.4%

Manufacturing

8.4%

Construction

5.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.1%

Information

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Fayette County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

0.6%

Carpool

72.1%

Public transit

17.5%

Work from home

32.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$405,600+$132,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,787

Median rent

81.0%

Homeownership rate

45,896

Total housing units

95.1%

Occupied

4.9%

Vacant

19.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.1%

With health insurance

98.2%

With broadband internet

47.4%

Foreign-born

11.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.2%

With a disability

86.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.0%

High School+

48.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fayette County, Georgia has a population of 120,689 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 620 people per square mile.

The population of Fayette County has grown 17.0% since 2010 (106,938 → 125,107), a +1.13% annualized rate.

The median household income in Fayette County, Georgia is $108,986, with mean (average) household income of $140,838 and per-capita income of $52,188. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Fayette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (59.0%), Black or African American (25.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Fayette County, Georgia is 43.3 years. Residents are 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

The median home value in Fayette County is $405,600 and median monthly rent is $1,787. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 45,896 total housing units, 4.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Fayette County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Fayette County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.