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Fair Oaks

California · 32,514 residents · 10.876 sq mi
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Fair Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,217. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $497,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,514
+16%since 2000
from 28,008 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,990 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+16%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Fair Oaks
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,217
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,252 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,654
+56%since 2000
from $31,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$497,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,426
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+57%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(23,559)
Black1.8%(500)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,767)
Asian4.2%(1,168)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(8,116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(23,504)
Black2.3%(732)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(4,128)
Asian5.2%(1,677)
Other5.9%(1,934)
Diversity Score54.5%(17,723)
Diversity Score
55
+88%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Oaks, California?

Fair Oaks, California has about 32,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Oaks, California earns about $89,217 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 $497,700, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Oaks, California?

About 47.1% 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 8.2% 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 5,647 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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