In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $39,679, and the median income for a family was $42,219. Males had a median income of $32,708 versus $28,940 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,898. About 6.1% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. Education Fulton County Schools serves Fairburn. Arlington Christian School is a private school in Fairburn. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System operates the Fairburn Branch. Landmark Christian School is a private school in Fairburn. Georgia Military College has a campus located in Fairburn, offering associate degrees. Brenau University has a satellite campus in Fairburn. University of Georgia at Fairburn is located in Fairburn. 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. In popular culture Fairburn was referenced in the 1970 song "Good Friends and Neighbors" by country singer Jerry Reed, a Georgia native. The song follows the story of a circuit judge from Monroe, Georgia who has been robbed by a hitchhiker he picked up in Fairburn and then continues to have trouble solving his situation in town, before walking into a local restaurant and telling his story to the friendly staff. References Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Fulton County, Georgia Fairburn Populated places established in 1870 Former county seats in Georgia (U.S. state) 1870 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)