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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fairfax

California · 6,931 residents · 2.228 sq mi
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Fairfax is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,581. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $277,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,931
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,111 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Fairfax
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,581
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,465 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,228
−35%vs 2000
vs $34,080 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$277,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$767
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,108 in 2000
US average: $450
59.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.4% in 2000
40.4% rent
6.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(6,445)
Black1.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(418)
Asian2%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(1,537)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,532)
Black1.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(305)
Asian2%(138)
Other2.3%(157)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,579)
23
+8%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fairfax, California?

Fairfax, California has about 6,931 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, California?

The typical household in Fairfax, California earns about $42,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, California expensive?

In Fairfax, California, the median home is worth about $277,900, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, California?

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

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, California?

About 3.9% of people in Fairfax, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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