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Fairmead

California · 1,235 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 $45,801. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,600. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,235
+12%since 2019
from 1,105 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 143 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
−8%since 2019
from 36.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9281K2K2K2K201020202024Fairmead
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,801
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,922
−4%since 2019
from $21,700 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $221,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$736
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $929 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−15%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(369)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino65.4%(723)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.5%(636)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(209)
Black5.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino70.9%(875)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(614)
Diversity Score
50
−14%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−5%since 2019
from 26.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
53.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
25.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmead, California?

Fairmead, California has about 1,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmead, California?

The typical household in Fairmead, California earns about $45,801 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 $126,600, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmead, California?

About 12.1% 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 17.2% of people in Fairmead, California live below the federal poverty line.

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