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- Atlanta is 0% more densely populated than Fairburn.
- People are 0.5% less likely to be married in Atlanta.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years older in Atlanta.
 Fairburn, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock492,204329,725,481
 Female Population54.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.438.4
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 Population - 201013,165  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock416,474285,036,114
 Population - 19904,013  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now327.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,630.393.4
 Land Area16.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fairburn, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 416.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Fairburn, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 White10.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock47.7%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fairburn, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Married Population30.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.2%50.2%
 Never Married46.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households5,642  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock92,65080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,985  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children21.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fairburn    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I'm new here, last place lived much drier, very HOT summer. Hope the winter is not as cold as the summer  More

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Over 18 years ago

I built a home in a new 300 acre subdivision located on five lakes. The subdivision has side walks and walking trails. My home is lovely and affordable.   More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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