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Fairplay

Colorado · 610 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Fairplay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,385. Population has grown 49% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $144,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

610
+49%since 1990
from 410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
531 / sq mi
+49%since 1990
from 357 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
−8%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3445417399361K1990201020202024Fairplay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,385
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,742
+32%since 1990
from $16,484 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$144,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$706
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
36.3% rent
2.9
+18%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(404)
Black1.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(551)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(30)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score15.6%(95)
16
+334%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairplay, Colorado?

Fairplay, Colorado has about 610 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairplay, Colorado?

The typical household in Fairplay, Colorado earns about $50,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairplay, Colorado expensive?

In Fairplay, Colorado, the median home is worth about $144,900, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Fairplay, Colorado?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairplay, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairplay, Colorado?

About 9.5% of people in Fairplay, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairplay, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairplay, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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