Fayette County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Fayette County was 122,030, a 1.12% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fayette County's population was 120,681, an increase of 1.00% compared to a population of 119,483 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Fayette County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fayette County increased by 29,908. In this period, the peak population was 122,030 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 92,122 - -
2001 94,341 2,219 2.41%
2002 96,165 1,824 1.93%
2003 98,298 2,133 2.22%
2004 100,319 2,021 2.06%
2005 103,054 2,735 2.73%
2006 105,390 2,336 2.27%
2007 106,487 1,097 1.04%
2008 106,877 390 0.37%
2009 107,357 480 0.45%
2010 106,938 -419 -0.39%
2011 107,171 233 0.22%
2012 107,343 172 0.16%
2013 108,103 760 0.71%
2014 109,259 1,156 1.07%
2015 110,215 956 0.87%
2016 111,294 1,079 0.98%
2017 112,626 1,332 1.2%
2018 113,333 707 0.63%
2019 114,645 1,312 1.16%
2020 119,483 4,838 4.22%
2021 120,681 1,198 1%
2022 122,030 1,349 1.12%
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Fayette County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Fayette County's population increased by 14,816 (16.08%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Fayette County's population increased by 12,545 (11.73%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Fayette County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Fayette County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 122,030. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fayette County's population peaked in year 2022 at 122,030.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fayette County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 92,122.

Fayette County, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Fayette County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Fayette County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.48% per year. Overall the population grew 32.47% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Fayette County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Fayette County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.48% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,547. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Fayette County's population grew the most with an increase of 4,838 (4.22%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Fayette County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 419 (-0.39%).

Things to know

Is Fayette County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fayette County's population increased by 2,547 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 1,198 (1.00%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,349 (1.12%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Fayette County, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Fayette County increased by 13,927 (12.88%). The population was highest at 122,030 in the year 2022 and lowest at 108,103 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.30%.

References

Datasets

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Fayette County, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fayette County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Fayette County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Fayette County was 122,030, a 1.12% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fayette County population was 120,681, an increase of 1.00% compared to a population of 119,483 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fayette County increased by 29,908. In this period, the peak population was 122,030 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Fayette County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Fayette County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fayette County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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