The Fitzgerald Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county in Georgia, anchored by the city of Fitzgerald.

The area also included Irwin County until the 2023 OMB statistical area updates when the county was removed.

[2] As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 27,415 people, 10,317 households, and 7,327 families residing within the area.

The racial makeup of the area was 66.41% White, 30.19% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.27% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races.

Males had a median income of $27,789 versus $20,040 for females.