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Fairland

Indiana · 315 residents · 1.142 sq mi
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Fairland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,056. Population has fallen 75% since 2000, a loss of 961 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−75%since 2000
from 1,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
−75%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1744998251K1K1990201020202024Fairland
2024660
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,056
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,148
−7%since 2000
from $17,406 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.241
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information41.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(27)
Diversity Score
8
+206%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
1.6%
−70.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairland, Indiana?

Fairland, Indiana has about 315 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairland, Indiana?

The typical household in Fairland, Indiana earns about $33,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairland, Indiana expensive?

In Fairland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Fairland, Indiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairland, Indiana?

About 9.4% of people in Fairland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairland, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,052 residents, a change of about -77 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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