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Fairview

Kentucky · 140 residents (2025 est.) · 0.728 sq mi
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Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,300. With a median age of 56.3, 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 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−23%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+36%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:140 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801081361641921990201020202024Fairview
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,954
+88%since 2000
from $20,737 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+37%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+69%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−57%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Kentucky?

Fairview, Kentucky has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fairview, Kentucky earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, Kentucky expensive?

In Fairview, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $133,300.

How educated are people in Fairview, Kentucky?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Kentucky?

About 5.8% of people in Fairview, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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