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Peachtree City, the largest city in Fayette County, was incorporated March 9, 1959. The city is at the location of the former City of Aberdeen.

The area of current day Peachtree City was first settled by Woodland Era Indians about 2,000 years ago. In 1775, William McIntosh, Jr., son of a Scotsman and Creek Indian woman, was born. He later became Chief of the Lower Creek Indian tribes that lived in Georgia. In 1821 he ceded Creek land to the Federal Government, part of which became Fayette County. In honor of Chief McIntosh, many towns and roads in Fayette County were originally given Scottish names.

In the 1950s, a group of real estate developers amassed over 12,000 acres in Fayette County to build a planned community. Peachtree City established in 1959, is a master-planned city situated southwest of Atlanta. The city features a host of amenities, including three golf courses, two lakes, a 2,200 seat amphitheater, a state-of-the-art tennis center, an indoor swimming complex and numerous other recreational facilities.

Peachtree City’s unique system of paved recreational paths is enjoyed by pedestrians, bicycles, and golf carts. The 70-mile network of paths connects neighborhoods, retail centers, churches, schools and recreation areas, using tunnels and bridges to safely cross major thoroughfares.

Population: 31,580. Estimated population in July 2024: 34,524 (+9.3% change)
Males: 15,405 (48.8%), Females: 16,175 (51.2%)

Fayette County

Zip code: 30269

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.5 years
Median household income: $76,458
Median house value: $190,900

Population by Race

Races in Peachtree City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.1%)
  • Black (6.1%)
  • Hispanic (3.7%)
  • Japanese (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
  • Asian Indian (0.7%)
  • Chinese (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (17.0%), Irish (14.7%), English (14.6%), United States (9.1%), Italian (5.9%), French (4.8%).

Elevation: 920 feet

Land area: 23.3 square miles

Map of Peachtree City, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Peachtree City

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 46.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Peachtree City city

  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 69.7%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

7.9% Foreign born (2.9% Asia, 2.3% Europe, 1.5% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +12,329 (+64.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Peachtree City:

  • FAYETTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, GA)
  • ANCHOR HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; COLLEGE PARK, GA)
  • SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; RIVERDALE, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Peachtree City:

  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 20 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 35 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN (about 67 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Abbreviation: CSG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Peachtree City:

  • PEACHTREE CITY-FALCON FIELD (about 4 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: FFC)
  • SOUTH FULTON (about 11 miles; PALMETTO, GA; Abbreviation: 8A9)
  • RUST AIRSTRIP (about 14 miles; WOOLSEY, GA; Abbreviation: 3RU)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Peachtree City:

  • CLAYTON COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; MORROW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,953)
  • ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 25 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
  • CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,652)
  • MOREHOUSE COLLEGE (about 27 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,867)
  • MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE (about 27 miles; Atlanta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,708)
  • GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 17,302)
  • GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 29 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 13,841)

Schools

Public high school in Peachtree City:

  • MCINTOSH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,539; Location: 201 WALT BANKS ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Peachtree City:

  • BOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,139; Location: 250 PEACHTREE PARKWAY SOUTH; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HUDDLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 621; Location: 200 MCINTOSH TRAIL; Grades: PK – 05)
  • BRAELINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 588; Location: 975 ROBINSON ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 528; Location: 101 CROSSTOWN ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CRABAPPLE LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 470; Location: 450 CRABAPPLE LANE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • KEDRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 467; Location: 200 KEDRON DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • PEACHTREE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 434; Location: 201 WISDOM ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)

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