Fayette County, GA is a bustling community located just south of Atlanta. With a population of 117,828 and a population density of 596 people per square mile it is considerably more dense than the United States average of 93 people per square mile. The area has many businesses such as local restaurants, banks, gas stations and stores. There are also year-round outdoor activities such as hiking along trails at Whitewater Creek Park or fishing and boating on Lake Peachtree. Organizations such as Fayette County Public Schools Foundation promote educational excellence in the local schools. Sporting events like football games held at Fayette County High School attract fans from all around the area.
The population in Fayette County is 117,828. There are 606 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fayette County is 43.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fayette County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fayette County
- 59.5% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 36.1% are married with children
- 11.0% have children, but are single
Race in Fayette County
- 64.1% are White
- 21.1% are Black
- 4.4% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 7.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander