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Fairview

Kansas · 260 residents · 0.343 sq mi
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Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,800. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
−4%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
758 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
+14%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2202582963343721990201020202024Fairview
2024342
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,530
−27%since 2000
from $22,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(257)
Black3.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(242)
Black1.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(10)
Diversity Score15.4%(40)
Diversity Score
15
+43%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% 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
3.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Kansas?

Fairview, Kansas has about 260 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Kansas?

The typical household in Fairview, Kansas earns about $32,917 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 $37,800, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Kansas?

About 9.3% 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 20.5% of people in Fairview, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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