Fayette County

As of 2021, Fayette County, GA has approximately 118,000 residents. The racial makeup is 64.7% White, 21.0% Black or African American, 7.1% Asian, and 5.1% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $89,000, and the poverty rate is about 5.9%. The county has a median age of 44.6 years, with 23.5% under 18 and 17.2% over 65. Housing units total approximately 45,000, with owner-occupied housing making up 80%.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau data.

As of 2023, Fayette County, GA, has a median home value of approximately $400,000. Rent prices average around $2,100 per month. The area boasts a homeowner occupancy rate of about 80%. Recent housing trends show a 6% annual appreciation in home values. The market primarily features single-family homes, with an average size of 2,500 square feet. Inventory remains low, contributing to competitive bidding and a seller's market. First-time homebuyer programs and favorable mortgage rates continue to support demand.

As of the most recent election cycle in Fayette County, GA, the key offices up for election include the Board of Commissioners, the Board of Education, and various municipal positions. In 2022, approximately 82,000 registered voters were eligible to participate.

Key races included the Fayette County Board of Commissioners, with Charles Rousseau (District 4) and Lee Hearn (District 5) among the incumbents running for re-election. The Board of Education saw candidates like Brian Anderson (District 1) and Marvin Arrington (District 5) vying for seats.

Election dates and additional candidate information are published on the Fayette County Elections & Voter Registration website. Voter turnout varies, but the county typically experiences a turnout of 55-75% in general elections. Early voting and absentee ballot options are available to enhance voter participation.

Fayette County, GA, exhibits a high level of educational attainment. Approximately 96.2% of residents have a high school diploma, significantly higher than both the national average of around 88% and the Georgia state average of 87.4%. Furthermore, about 45.1% of Fayette County's population holds a bachelor's degree or higher. This is well above the national average of 33.1% and the state average of 31.3%. These figures highlight Fayette County's strong educational foundation compared to broader benchmarks.

As of the latest available data, Fayette County, GA, has an employment rate of approximately 96.7%, with an unemployment rate of about 3.3%, slightly better than the national average of 3.7% and the Georgia state average of 3.5%. The county's workforce comprises around 60,000 individuals.

Top industries in Fayette County include Healthcare and Social Assistance (20%), Retail Trade (13%), and Educational Services (11%).

Compared to national averages, Fayette County has a larger percentage of its workforce in Healthcare (national average 12%) and lower in Manufacturing (8% vs. national 10%). Georgia's top industries at the state level are also Healthcare and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Manufacturing. However, Manufacturing plays a slightly smaller role in Fayette compared to Georgia's state average (~9%).

Overall, Fayette County aligns closely with state and national employment trends but has distinct strengths in healthcare and retail.

As of the latest available data, Fayette County, GA, exhibits higher income levels compared to state and national averages. The median household income in Fayette County is approximately $86,500. This is significantly above the median household income for the state of Georgia, which is around $61,000, and also surpasses the national median household income of about $68,700.

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These figures highlight Fayette County as a relatively affluent area compared to broader state and national averages, reflecting its robust local economy and higher living standards.

Sources: [US Census Bureau], [local economic reports] (please verify with reliable local and national sources for the most updated statistics).

As of recent data, Fayette County, GA, boasts relatively low crime rates compared to national and state averages. The overall crime rate is about 1,200 incidents per 100,000 people. Here’s a breakdown of various types of crimes per 100,000 residents:

This data reflects a community that experiences generally lower crime rates, especially in violent encounters. Residents often cite strong community policing and active neighborhood watch programs as contributing factors to these relatively low numbers.