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Fairfax

Iowa · 2,925 residents (2025 est.) · 3.36 sq mi
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Fairfax is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,011 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,900
+226%since 2000
from 889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
863 / sq mi
+226%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,925 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5711K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fairfax
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,850 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,859
+139%since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+7%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,366
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(853)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,517)
Black2.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(155)
Asian1.7%(48)
Other3.6%(105)
Diversity Score30.2%(876)
Diversity Score
30
+289%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+138%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 90.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, Iowa?

Fairfax, Iowa has about 2,900 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Iowa?

The typical household in Fairfax, Iowa earns about $114,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, Iowa expensive?

In Fairfax, Iowa, the median home is worth about $274,500, and the typical rent is about $1,366 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Iowa?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, Iowa?

About 6.2% of people in Fairfax, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfax, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfax, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,117 residents, a change of about 270 percent over that period.

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