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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fair Oaks

California · 28,008 residents · 10.876 sq mi
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Fair Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,252. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $224,100. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,008
+4%since 1990
from 26,867 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,575 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+12%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Fair Oaks
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,252
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,168 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,874
+40%since 1990
from $22,806 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$224,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $206,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$710
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $564 in 1990
US average: $602
70.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
29.8% rent
3.5
−19%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(25,138)
Black1.5%(412)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,348)
Asian2.8%(753)
Diversity Score25.3%(6,804)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(23,559)
Black1.8%(500)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,767)
Asian4.2%(1,168)
Diversity Score29%(8,116)
29
+14%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−36%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Oaks, California?

Fair Oaks, California has about 28,008 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fair Oaks, California?

The typical household in Fair Oaks, California earns about $63,252 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Oaks, California expensive?

In Fair Oaks, California, the median home is worth about $224,100, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Oaks, California?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Oaks, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Oaks, California?

About 6.5% of people in Fair Oaks, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Oaks, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Oaks, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,141 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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