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Fayetteville, GA

Fayetteville is a city in and the county seat of Fayette County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 18,957, up from 15,945 at the 2010 census. Fayetteville is located 22 miles (35 km) south of downtown Atlanta.

Fayetteville was founded in 1822 as the seat of the newly formed Fayette County, organized by European Americans from territory ceded by force to the Creek people under a treaty with the United States during the early period of Indian removal from the Southeast. Both city and county were named in honor of the Revolutionary War hero the French Marquis de Lafayette. Fayetteville was incorporated as a town in 1823 and as a city in 1902.

The area was developed for cotton plantations, with labor provided by enslaved African Americans, who for more than a century comprised the majority of the county's population. Fayetteville became the trading town for the agricultural area.

In the first half of the 20th century, as agriculture became more mechanized, many African-American workers left the area in the Great Migration to northern and midwestern industrial cities, which had more jobs and offered less oppressive social conditions.

A reverse migration has brought new residents to the South, and the city of Fayetteville has grown markedly since 1980, as has the county. The city's population increased from 2715 in 1980 to 18,957 in 2020.

The city has a mayor-council form of elected government. Five council members are elected at-large, in non-partisan posts, and the mayor is elected at-large in a non-partisan race.

In 2015 Ed Johnson was elected mayor, the first African American to serve in the position. The retired US Naval Commander and pastor of Fayette County's oldest black church is described as a consensus builder. In 2011 Johnson was elected as the first black member of the city council after having served three terms as president of the local chapter of the NAACP. Johnson was re-elected in 2019.

The city takes pride in its commitment to health and wellness, evident in the various facilities and programs available to residents. The Piedmont Fayette Hospital stands as a cornerstone in providing quality healthcare services to the community. Nature enthusiasts can explore the serene paths of Lake Horton, perfect for walking, running, or picnicking. The Peachtree City Tennis Club offers tennis programs for all ages and skill levels. For a comprehensive fitness experience, Fayetteville Fitness provides modern equipment and various classes. To relax and rejuvenate, visit Serenity Yoga for a range of yoga classes. Trilogy Health & Wellness offers holistic health services including acupuncture and massage therapy.

Top sites in Fayetteville, GA include Fayette Pavilion, The Ridge Nature Preserve, McCurry Park South.

Population: 18,720 (2021). Elevation: 952 feet. Area: 13.18 sq mi (34.14 km²). ZIP Code: 30214. Area code: 678, 770.

FAQs

Is Fayetteville, GA a good place to live?

Fayetteville is in Fayette County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Fayetteville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fayetteville, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Fayetteville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Fayetteville are highly rated.

What are the demographics of Fayetteville, GA?

In 2022, Fayetteville, GA had a population of 19k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $79,865. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Fayetteville, GA grew from 18,633 to 19,010, a 2.02% increase and its median household income grew from $73,998 to $79,865, a 7.93% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (41%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.09%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%).

Is Fayetteville, GA expensive?

Fayetteville is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro metro area, which is ranked 131 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Fayetteville is estimated to be 94.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

Sources

City of Fayetteville

Wikipedia

Niche

Fly Homes

Data USA

Fayette Pavilion

The Ridge Nature Preserve

McCurry Park South

Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Fayette County Public Library

Lake Horton

Peachtree City Tennis Club

Fayetteville Fitness

Serenity Yoga

Trilogy Health & Wellness

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