CensusEasy
CITY

Fairview

Kansas · 233 residents (2025 est.) · 0.343 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,018. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,200. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
+26%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
997 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
+35%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:233 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2202582963343721990201020202024Fairview
2024342
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,018
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,335
+77%since 2000
from $22,789 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−21%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance36.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical36.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+44.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+69%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fairview on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(257)
Black3.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(298)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score28.5%(98)
Diversity Score
29
+165%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Fairview

Pulaski
Pop 231
Raiford
Pop 226
Pitts
Pop 243
Oliver
Pop 223
Places similar to Fairview
Head to head

Compare Fairview to nearby cities

FAIRVIEW VS
Atchison
Income$54,474−11%
Home value$129,700+19%
Population10,789+4530%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAIRVIEW VS
St. Joseph
Income$57,956−5%
Home value$154,200+41%
Population71,001+30373%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAIRVIEW VS
Topeka
Income$56,956−7%
Home value$144,200+32%
Population125,795+53889%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAIRVIEW VS
Leavenworth
Income$72,987+20%
Home value$193,000+77%
Population37,012+15785%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Kansas?

Fairview, Kansas has about 342 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Kansas?

The typical household in Fairview, Kansas earns about $61,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, Kansas expensive?

In Fairview, Kansas, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Kansas?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Kansas?

About 16.4% of people in Fairview, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Fairview with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →