Economics

Consumer Data

Below is a listing of Consumer Data researched by Fayette County.

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Consumer Price Index
	Atlanta	US City Average
Food and Beverages	233.26	232.45
Housing	200.75	221.12
Fuels and Utilities	260.15	217.19
Apparel	126.25	123.31
Transportation	209.91	214.43
Motor Fuel	299.82	306.35
Medical Care	334.42	410.47
Recreation	88.84	114.33
Education and Communication	127.56	133.20
Other goods and services	305.91	391.24
All Items	210.60	227.66

Note: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices of consumer items—goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. The CPI-U represents the buying habits of the residents of urban or metropolitan areas in the United States.

_{Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, February 2012}

Total Retail Sales in Fayette County - 2008

$1,703,222

_{Source: Georgia County Guide}

Consumer Data
Per Capita Income	1990 Census	2000 Census	2011 Estimate	2016 Projection
Fayette County	$19,069	$29,401	$36,854	$43,571
Georgia	$13,597	$20,790	$26,810	$30,003
United States	$14,381	$21,231	$28,713	$32,350

_{Source: Decision Data 2011}