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Fairplay

Colorado · 679 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Fairplay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $219,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
679
+11%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
591 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+11%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3445417399361K1990201020202024Fairplay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,929
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,385 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,998
+38%since 2000
from $21,742 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(551)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(30)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(607)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6%(41)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.9%(13)
Diversity Score21.5%(146)
Diversity Score
22
+38%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−19%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
45.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairplay, Colorado?

Fairplay, Colorado has about 679 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairplay, Colorado?

The typical household in Fairplay, Colorado earns about $48,929 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 $219,800, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Fairplay, Colorado?

About 23.0% 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 19.7% 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 269 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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