Fitzgerald is a somewhat small city located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 8,900 people and six associated neighborhoods, Fitzgerald is the 110th largest community in Georgia.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Fitzgerald spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 15.49 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
The percentage of adults in Fitzgerald with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.12% of adults in Fitzgerald have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Fitzgerald in 2022 was $20,293, which is low income relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $81,172 for a family of four. However, Fitzgerald contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Fitzgerald is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Fitzgerald home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fitzgerald residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Fitzgerald include English, German, Irish, European, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Fitzgerald is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.