Demographics & People — Fairburn, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,609 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,400 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 5,813 |
| Family Households | 3,833 |
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,082 |
| Black or African American | 13,718 |
| Asian | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 971 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 9,143 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,736 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,044 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,696 |
| American | 687 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 677 |
| Arab | 601 |
| Iraqi | 583 |
| German | 542 |
| Irish | 396 |
Language
| English Only | 12,472 |
| Spanish | 1,061 |
| Population 5+ | 14,505 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 613 |
| Population 18+ | 10,988 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fairburn, Georgia.