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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Fair Oaks

California · 15,440 residents · 1.196 sq mi
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North Fair Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,603. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $346,400. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $346,400, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,440
+11%since 1990
from 13,912 in 1990
1990 – 2024
12,910 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 11,632 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.7
+6%since 1990
from 27.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,603
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,331
+63%since 1990
from $11,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$346,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$967
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $719 in 1990
US average: $602
51.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 48.6% in 1990
48.7% rent
6.2
−24%since 1990
from 8.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(10,609)
Black3.2%(447)
Hispanic / Latino60.9%(8,474)
Asian4.4%(608)
Diversity Score77.6%(10,797)
2000
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(3,575)
Black1.7%(262)
Hispanic / Latino69.6%(10,741)
Asian2.8%(438)
Diversity Score53.8%(8,309)
54
−31%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−31%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fair Oaks, California?

North Fair Oaks, California has about 15,440 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Fair Oaks, California?

The typical household in North Fair Oaks, California earns about $55,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Fair Oaks, California expensive?

In North Fair Oaks, California, the median home is worth about $346,400, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in North Fair Oaks, California?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Fair Oaks, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Fair Oaks, California?

About 15.4% of people in North Fair Oaks, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Fair Oaks, California grown since 1990?

Yes, North Fair Oaks, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,528 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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