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North Fair Oaks

California · 14,027 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 $87,530. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,001,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,027
−9%since 2000
from 15,440 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11,728 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 12,910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+23%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,530
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,730
+100%since 2000
from $18,331 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,001,000
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,027
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $967 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
54.9% rent
Afford Score
11.4
+84%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(3,575)
Black1.7%(262)
Hispanic / Latino69.6%(10,741)
Asian2.8%(438)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(8,309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(2,681)
Black1.1%(153)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(9,799)
Asian5.9%(828)
Other2%(284)
Diversity Score56.2%(7,883)
Diversity Score
56
+4%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
41.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fair Oaks, California?

North Fair Oaks, California has about 14,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Fair Oaks, California earns about $87,530 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 $1,001,000, and the typical rent is about $2,027 a month.

How educated are people in North Fair Oaks, California?

About 26.6% 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 10.5% 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 115 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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