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Fairplay, GA
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia.
Population
1,881
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
689
ZIP codes
0
Fairplay and its ZIP codes
Fairplay at a glance
- Fairplay is about 3.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $119,667 a year, 55% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $355,200 (17% above Georgia) and median rent is $987 a month.
Local data for Fairplay, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairplay, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,667
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$987/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (127), Puerto Ricans (89), Scottish Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Fairplay.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,022
49,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,602
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$764M
FY 2026, $5,297 per person
How people get to work
Fairplay, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairplay, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
182
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairplay, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Fairplay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield PlantationCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Chattahoochee HillsCity | 7.1 mi | 58.3 |
| Villa RicaCity | 7.8 mi | 14.6 |
| WhitesburgCity | 9.3 mi | 2.8 |
| CarrolltonCity | 13 mi | 23.1 |
| TempleCity | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| PalmettoCity | 13 mi | 11.8 |
| South FultonCity | 15 mi | 92.8 |
| DouglasvilleCity | 15 mi | 22.9 |
| Lithia SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.5 |
| NewnanCity | 17 mi | 19.9 |
| BremenCity | 17 mi | 10.7 |
| Union CityCity | 18 mi | 19.7 |
| TyroneTown | 18 mi | 12.5 |
| FairburnCity | 18 mi | 16.9 |
| HiramCity | 18 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairplay, GA in?
- Fairplay is in Douglas County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Fairplay, GA?
- About 1,881 people live in Fairplay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairplay?
- Nearby places include Fairfield Plantation (4.6 mi), Chattahoochee Hills (7.1 mi), Villa Rica (7.8 mi), Whitesburg (9.3 mi), Carrollton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023