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Fairfax

Iowa · 2,123 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Fairfax is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,234 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,123
+139%since 2000
from 889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
+139%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
−2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5711K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fairfax
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,850 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,300
+70%since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,023)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(29)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score9.7%(207)
Diversity Score
10
+25%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+105%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, Iowa?

Fairfax, Iowa has about 2,123 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Iowa?

The typical household in Fairfax, Iowa earns about $76,250 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 $174,900, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Iowa?

About 26.7% 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 2.8% 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 1,340 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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