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Fairplay

Colorado · 724 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Fairplay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value is $188,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+19%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3445417399361K1990201020202024Fairplay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,699
+138%since 2000
from $21,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(626)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(55)
Asian1%(7)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score23.9%(173)
Diversity Score
24
+53%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
43.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairplay, Colorado?

Fairplay, Colorado has about 724 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairplay, Colorado?

The typical household in Fairplay, Colorado earns about $73,750 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 $188,400, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Fairplay, Colorado?

About 25.2% 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 8.4% 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 314 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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