Peachtree City had 40,880 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 19% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing figures.
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Peachtree City had an estimated 40,880 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 2,636 more people (6.9%) than the 2020 census count of 38,244 and 6,516 more (19.0%) than the 2010 census count of 34,364. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Peachtree City summarizes the same releases.
What this means for you
- Peachtree City is still growing, but more slowly each year: 679 people in the year to July 2022, 658 in 2023, 398 in 2024 and 258 in 2025.
- It is Fayette County’s largest city, with about a third of the county’s residents.
- Households here earn slightly more than the county median, and most own their homes.
Growth since 2010
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,364 | Census, April 1 |
| 2020 | 38,244 | Census, April 1 |
| 2021 | 38,887 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2022 | 39,566 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2023 | 40,224 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2024 | 40,622 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2025 | 40,880 | Estimate, July 1 |
Growth slowed each year after 2023: the estimates show gains of 658 people in 2023, 398 in 2024 and 258 in 2025. The bureau revises earlier years with each new release.
Who lives here
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year average, so it lags the yearly estimates:
| Measure | Peachtree City | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 43.4 |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | 22.5% |
| 65 and older | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Households | 15,461 | 44,581 |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.72 |
| Median household income | $113,987 | $111,978 |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 61.6% | 49.9% |
Income and education come from the economic and social profiles. Peachtree City is older than the county as a whole, and well above it in college degrees.
Housing
From the housing profile, 2020-2024:
| Measure | Peachtree City | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 16,221 | 46,453 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1% | 80.1% |
| Median value, owner-occupied homes | $482,500 | $436,400 |
The median value is what owners told the survey their homes were worth, averaged over five years. For current prices, see Peachtree City home prices.
Peachtree City and its neighbors
Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates, July 1, 2025, with the change from the bureau’s April 2020 estimates base:
| Place | 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Newnan | 45,867 | Up 8.0% |
| Peachtree City | 40,880 | Up 6.9% |
| Union City | 29,910 | Up 11.3% |
| Fayetteville | 20,465 | Up 8.0% |
| Fairburn | 17,133 | Up 4.1% |
| Tyrone | 8,091 | Up 4.5% |
| Senoia | 6,276 | Up 25.0% |
| Palmetto | 5,298 | Up 4.6% |
| Fayette County | 125,156 | Up 5.0% |
Senoia grew fastest in percentage terms. Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County, about twice Fayetteville’s size, and holds about a third of the county’s 125,156 residents.
Where the numbers come from
- Census counts (2010, 2020): a full count every 10 years, on April 1.
- Population estimates (2021-2025): the bureau’s yearly July 1 estimates, built from births, deaths and migration. Released each spring for cities.
- American Community Survey: a rolling sample survey. Five-year figures are the most reliable for a city this size but describe an average, not a single year.
More: moving to Peachtree City, schools and history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peachtree City, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates Peachtree City had 40,880 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 38,244.
How fast is Peachtree City growing?
Peachtree City grew 11.3% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 34,364 to 38,244, and the Census Bureau estimates it added another 2,636 people, or 6.9%, by July 2025.
What is the median household income in Peachtree City?
$113,987 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $111,978 for Fayette County.
What is the median age in Peachtree City?
44.5 years, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. About 21% of residents are 65 or older and 23.4% are under 18.
What is the population of Fayette County, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates Fayette County had 125,156 residents on July 1, 2025, up 5% from the 2020 census count of 119,194.
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