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Fairview

Alabama · 543 residents · 1.961 sq mi
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Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,500. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
+4%since 2000
from 522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+12%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3264545837118391990201020202024Fairview
2024796
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,159
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,863
+29%since 2000
from $13,817 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+102%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(85)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(183)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(435)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(84)
Asian1.7%(9)
Other5.9%(32)
Diversity Score46.9%(255)
Diversity Score
47
+34%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+2%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Alabama?

Fairview, Alabama has about 543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Alabama?

The typical household in Fairview, Alabama earns about $32,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, Alabama expensive?

In Fairview, Alabama, the median home is worth about $168,500, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Alabama?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Alabama?

About 34.4% of people in Fairview, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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