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CITY · 2020 ACS

Fairhaven

California · 165 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Fairhaven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,712. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $325,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−7%since 2019
from 177 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 272 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−21%since 2019
from 49.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
125184243302361201520202024Fairhaven
2024293
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,712
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,393 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,520
Unchangedsince 2019
from $31,546 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $304,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $963 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
79.2% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+4%since 2019
from 7.0 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(20)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other9%(16)
Diversity Score45.3%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(125)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(7)
Asian3.6%(6)
Other5.1%(8)
Diversity Score35.5%(59)
Diversity Score
35
−22%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 74.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+24%since 2019
from 26.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
39.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairhaven, California?

Fairhaven, California has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairhaven, California?

The typical household in Fairhaven, California earns about $44,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairhaven, California expensive?

In Fairhaven, California, the median home is worth about $325,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Fairhaven, California?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairhaven, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairhaven, California?

About 11.8% of people in Fairhaven, California live below the federal poverty line.

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