Fairplay, GA Demographics

A map of Fairplay's Population by Race

Fairplay, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,881, a dramatic increase from the 1,267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.8% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairplay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairplay has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairplay, that probability was 28.6% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairplay is ranked the 312th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fairplay was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairplay's White Population

1,443 residents of Fairplay, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairplay is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Fairplay ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's White population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. White residents' share of Fairplay's population has decreased from 84.1% to 76.7%.

Fairplay is more White than neighboring Villa Rica (37.8% White), Chattahoochee Hills (68.1% White), and Douglasville (20.1% White). Fairplay is less White than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (78.6% White), and Whitesburg (82.9% White).

Fairplay's Black Population

91 residents of Fairplay, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairplay is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Fairplay ranks 538th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Black residents' share of Fairplay's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.8%.

Fairplay is less Black than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (12.2% Black), Villa Rica (46.3% Black), Chattahoochee Hills (22.6% Black), Whitesburg (6.7% Black), and Douglasville (65.7% Black).

Fairplay's Asian Population

24 residents of Fairplay, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairplay is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Fairplay ranks 401st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairplay's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Fairplay is more Asian than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (0.5% Asian), Villa Rica (0.7% Asian), Chattahoochee Hills (0% Asian), and Whitesburg (0% Asian). Fairplay is less Asian than neighboring Douglasville (1.8% Asian).

Fairplay's Hispanic Population

191 residents of Fairplay, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairplay is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Fairplay ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 241.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairplay's population has increased from 4.4% to 10.2%.

Fairplay is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (6.6% Hispanic), Villa Rica (7.9% Hispanic), Chattahoochee Hills (5.9% Hispanic), Whitesburg (3.4% Hispanic), and Douglasville (7.5% Hispanic).

Fairplay's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Fairplay, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairplay is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairplay ranks 19th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairplay's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.

Fairplay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Rica (0.2% Native American/Other), and Whitesburg (0% Native American/Other). Fairplay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (1.3% Native American/Other), Chattahoochee Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), and Douglasville (2.4% Native American/Other).

Fairplay's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Fairplay, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairplay is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Fairplay ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 229.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairplay's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.5%.

Fairplay is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (0.8% Multiracial), Chattahoochee Hills (2.7% Multiracial), and Douglasville (2.5% Multiracial). Fairplay is less Multiracial than neighboring Villa Rica (7.1% Multiracial), and Whitesburg (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.