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Fairmead

California · 1,229 residents · 7.729 sq mi
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Fairmead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,680. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,229
+10%since 2023
from 1,119 in 2023
2010 – 2024
159 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 145 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.8
−10%since 2023
from 31.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
9281K2K2K2K201020202024Fairmead
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,680
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,147
+9%since 2023
from $20,321 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
32.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.483
+14%since 2023
from 0.424 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,418
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,221 in 2023
US average: $1,442
52.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
47.8% rent
14.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
29.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
52.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(172)
Black3.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino80%(895)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score41.9%(469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(168)
Black1.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino80.6%(990)
Asian1.4%(17)
Other2.8%(35)
Diversity Score41.4%(509)
41
−1%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
−13%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
27.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
49.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
26.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
41.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
55.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmead, California?

Fairmead, California has about 1,229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmead, California?

The typical household in Fairmead, California earns about $46,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmead, California expensive?

In Fairmead, California, the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmead, California?

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

What is the poverty rate in Fairmead, California?

About 32.4% of people in Fairmead, 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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