CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Fairfax
Iowa · 783 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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The short version
Fairfax has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $61,200.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
$31,458
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,850 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$61,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $105,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fairfax on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(853)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(69)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(7)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
89.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Fairfax, Iowa?
Fairfax, Iowa has about 783 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Fairfax, Iowa?
The typical household in Fairfax, Iowa earns about $31,458 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.
How educated are people in Fairfax, Iowa?
About 13.9% 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 7.8% of people in Fairfax, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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