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| Fairburn, Georgia | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Downtown Fairburn | |
 Flag Seal | |
| Motto: "Situated to Succeed" | |
 Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia | |
  Fairburn | |
| Coordinates: 33°32′59″N 84°35′29″W / 33.54972°N 84.59139°W / 33.54972; -84.59139 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| • Mayor | Mario Avery |
| • City Administrator | Tony Phillips |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.12 sq mi (44.34 km) |
| • Land | 16.91 sq mi (43.79 km) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 16,483 |
| • Density | 974.86/sq mi (376.40/km) |
| • Demonym | Fairburnite |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30213 |
| Area code | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-28380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403586 |
| Website | www |
Fairburn is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, with a population of 16,483, according to the 2020 census. Though it has a rich history of its own, the city is now a closely linked suburb of Atlanta, which lies just 17 miles to the north.
Name
The community is named after Fairburn, in England.
History
Fairburn is located along a railroad line and was the county seat of Campbell County starting in 1871. It was chosen as county seat in a referendum in 1871 that was spurred by the original seat of Campbellton refusing to allow the Atlanta and West Point Railroad line through on account of the anticipated noise in the 1850s. The railroad instead passed through Fairburn. Campbellton then faded away as Fairburn grew. The government of Campbell County went bankrupt in 1931 during the Great Depression and, along with Milton County to the north, was absorbed into Fulton County when 1932 began. Fairburn's population was 305 in 1870, with 208 white and 97 black residents.
Geography
Fairburn is located along Interstate 85, which leads northeast 20 miles (32 km) to downtown Atlanta and southwest 142 miles (229 km) to Montgomery, Alabama. Georgia State Route 74 also runs through the city, leading south 13 miles (21 km) to Peachtree City. Some areas in nearby Fayette County have a Fairburn mailing address.
According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 17.1 square miles (44.3 km), of which 16.9 square miles (43.8 km) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km), or 1.24%, is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 298 | — | |
| 1870 | 305 | 2.3% | |
| 1880 | 563 | 84.6% | |
| 1890 | 695 | 23.4% | |
| 1900 | 761 | 9.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,395 | 83.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,600 | 14.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,372 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,502 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,889 | 25.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,470 | 30.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,143 | 27.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,466 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,013 | 15.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,464 | 36.2% | |
| 2010 | 12,950 | 137.0% | |
| 2020 | 16,483 | 27.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,540 | 9.34% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 12,601 | 76.45% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 220 | 1.33% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 454 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,648 | 10.0% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,483 people, 5,051 households, and 3,442 families residing in the city.
Education
- K-12 education
- Fulton County Schools serves Fairburn.
- Arlington Christian School is a private school in Fairburn.
- Landmark Christian School is a private school in Fairburn.
- Colleges and universities
- Brenau University has a satellite campus in Fairburn.
- Georgia Military College has a campus located in Fairburn, offering associate degrees.
- Public libraries
- Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System operates the Fairburn Branch.
Culture
Fairburn is home to the Georgia Renaissance Festival, in operation during the springtime. The city of Fairburn hosts the "Fairburn Festival" each fall, featuring a parade, local food and crafts vendors and musical performances.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairburn, Georgia
- Fairburn official web site. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
- Fairburn official web site. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Fairburn city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 76. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- "Fairburn". Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001), Fairburn city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Fulton County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- "Fairburn Branch." Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Retrieved on February 24, 2010.
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