Fair Oaks, Georgia facts for kids
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Fair Oaks, Georgia
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Fair Oaks United Methodist Church
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Location in Cobb County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,028 |
| • Density | 4,606/sq mi (1,773.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 770/678/470 |
| FIPS code | 13-28520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331684 |
Fair Oaks is a small area in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This just means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
In 2020, about 9,028 people lived in Fair Oaks. Even though it's a distinct area, many people living nearby don't know it exists. Its mailing addresses often use "Smyrna" or "Marietta," which are bigger cities nearby.
Fair Oaks got its name from the many beautiful oak trees in the area. However, these trees face a challenge from the nearby Dobbins Air Reserve Base. New rules about flight paths could affect the trees. In 2005, the Georgia state government supported the community. Fair Oaks was built long before the military base was there.
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Where is Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks is located in Georgia at 33°55′11″N 84°32′40″W / 33.91972°N 84.54444°W.
The area covers about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this land is dry, with only a tiny bit of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Fair Oaks has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 3,181 | — | |
| 1960 | 7,543 | 137.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,486 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,996 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,443 | 20.7% | |
| 2010 | 8,225 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,028 | 9.8% | |
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Fair Oaks was first counted in the U.S. Census in 1950 and 1960. It wasn't listed in 1970. Then, in 1980, it became a census-designated place again.
Fair Oaks Population in 2020
In 2020, the population of Fair Oaks was 9,028 people. Here's a simple breakdown of the different groups of people living there:
- About 16% of residents were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 23% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 56% were Hispanic or Latino (this group can be of any race).
- Smaller numbers of people were Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. Some people identified as being of two or more races.
Fair Oaks Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 8,443 people living in Fair Oaks. There were 2,952 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 33.7% of these households had children under 18.
The average age of people in Fair Oaks in 2000 was 28 years old.
- About 25.7% of the population was under 18.
- About 15.6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 37.6% were between 25 and 44.
- About 14.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 6.5% were 65 or older.
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Fair Oaks United Methodist Church
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Location of Fair Oaks in Cobb County, Georgia
See also
In Spanish: Fair Oaks (Georgia) para niños
