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Fairmead

California · 1,447 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 $31,900. Population has grown 39% since 2011. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $306,100. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,447
+39%vs 2011
vs 1,042 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
187 / sq mi
+39%vs 2011
vs 135 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
29.0
+26%vs 2011
vs 23.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,426 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,589
−22%vs 2011
vs $16,132 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.466 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,100
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $166,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$588
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $596 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−20.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.2% in 2011
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+144%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic29%(302)
Black3.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(555)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other13.3%(139)
Diversity Score76.6%(799)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(330)
Black5.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino68%(984)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.6%(37)
Diversity Score59.6%(862)
Diversity Score
60
−22%vs 2011
vs 77 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 37.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.3%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
+12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Female
42.8%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Foreign born
43.3%
+15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmead, California?

Fairmead, California has about 1,447 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmead, California?

The typical household in Fairmead, California earns about $31,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmead, California expensive?

In Fairmead, California, the median home is worth about $306,100, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmead, California?

About 3.0% 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 35.4% of people in Fairmead, California live below the federal poverty line.

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