Fortson, GA Demographics
What is the population of Fortson?
There are 8,888 residents in Fortson, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.57% are males and 50.43% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.1% of the resident pool in Fortson, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.02%. Additionally, 0.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,079 people in Fortson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 8,888 | 3.7% |
| Male Population | 4,406 | 6.3% |
| Female Population | 4,482 | 1.2% |
Male Population 49.57%
Female Population 50.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,186 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 624 | 33.0% |
| Not Citizen | 78 | -16.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.02%
Not Citizen 0.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 6 | -25.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 82 | -41.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 473 | -11.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 206 | 5.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,079 | 5.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.07%
Moved from Same County 0.93%
Moved from Same State 5.35%
Moved from Different State 2.33%
Same House as Last Year 91.33%
What are the employment statistics in Fortson?
White-collar workers make up 76.13% of the working population in Fortson, while blue-collar employees account for 23.87%. There are also 538 entrepreneurs in Fortson (6.63% of the workforce); 5,834 workers employed in private companies (71.85%); and 1,110 people working in governmental institutions (13.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,182 | 95.6% |
| Blue Collar | 1,938 | 140.4% |
White Collar 76.13%
Blue Collar 23.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 538 | 203.9% |
| Private Companies | 5,834 | 99.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,110 | 98.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 638 | 110.6% |
Self Employees 6.63%
Private Companies 71.85%
Governmental Workers 13.67%
Not for Profit Companies 7.86%
How many households are there in Fortson?
There are a total of 3,148 households in Fortson, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 74.56% of these Fortson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.44%. Additionally, 37.67% of households have children and 62.33% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,148 | 9.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -32.9% |
| Family Households | 2,347 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 801 | 43.8% |
Family Households 74.56%
Non-Family Households 25.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,186 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 1,962 | 16.4% |
Households with Children 37.67%
Households without Children 62.33%
What are the median and average incomes in Fortson?
The average annual household income in Fortson is $129,824, while the median household income sits at $97,237 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,806, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $118,400.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $129,824 | -0.6% |
| Median Household Income | $97,237 | 0.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 601 | 12.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,245 | 3.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fortson?
There are 3,405 housing units in Fortson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1999. Of the 3,148 occupied housing units in Fortson, 94.54% are owner-occupied, while 5.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $302,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,524 per month in Fortson.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,405 | 4.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 47 | 67.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 21 | -50.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 161 | -42.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 370 | 36.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,205 | 12.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 922 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 587 | -8.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 92 | 37.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,148 | 9.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,976 | 7.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 172 | 56.4% |
Owner Occupied 94.54%
Renter Occupied 5.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,104 | 7.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 872 | 7.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $302,300 | 2.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $261,000 | 11.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,524 | -3.0% |
With Mortgage 70.7%
Without Mortgage 29.3%
What is the level of education in Fortson?
Approximately 24.76% of the population in Fortson holds a high school degree (that's 1,630 residents), while 31.48% have attained a college certificate (2,072 locals) and 19% have a bachelor's degree (1,251 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 82 | 9.3% |
| Some High School | 1,630 | 3.6% |
| Some College | 2,072 | -1.9% |
| Associate Degree | 440 | -38.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,251 | 10.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,108 | 15.4% |
No High School 1.25%
Some High School 24.76%
Some College 31.48%
Associate Degree 6.68%
Bachelor's Degree 19%
Graduate Degree 16.83%
What is the marital status of Fortson residents?
A total of 2,022 people in Fortson have never been married (which represents 28.19% of the total population), while 4,292 of them are wedded (59.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 87 (1.21%) and 450 (6.27%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,022 | -0.6% |
| Married | 4,292 | 3.1% |
| Separated | 87 | 89.1% |
| Widowed | 408 | 91.5% |
| Divorced | 450 | -20.8% |
Never Married 28.19%
Married 59.84%
Separated 1.21%
Widowed 5.69%
Divorced 6.27%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fortson?
The top three means of transportation people in Fortson use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 3,580 residents commute by car, 47 prefer going to work by walking and 21 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,580 | -2.2% |
| TaxiCab | 21 | 10.5% |
| Walk | 47 | 88.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Fortson by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.