Fayette County's estimated 2025 population is 126,091 with a growth rate of 1.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 21st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 106,938 and has seen a growth of 17.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fayette County includes 59.02% White, 25.53% Black or African American, 4.72% Asian, 3.86% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,231 | 59.02% |
| Black or African American | 30,813 | 25.53% |
| Two or more races | 7,980 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 5,693 | 4.72% |
| Other race | 4,664 | 3.86% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 149 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fayette County's average per capita income is $64,232. Household income levels show a median of $108,986. The poverty rate stands at 5.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $141,906 | $178,529 |
| Families | $124,983 | $159,457 |
| Households | $108,986 | $140,838 |
| Non Families | $51,834 | $66,673 |
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