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Fairland

Maryland · 26,231 residents · 4.965 sq mi
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Fairland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,800. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $477,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,231
+21%since 2000
from 21,738 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,283 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 4,378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+20%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K23K25K27K1990201020202024Fairland
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,624 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,997
+64%since 2000
from $28,603 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,894
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+82%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(7,193)
Black42.3%(9,192)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,461)
Asian14.5%(3,149)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.9%(18,032)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(2,955)
Black57.9%(15,179)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(4,378)
Asian8.6%(2,263)
Other5.6%(1,456)
Diversity Score76.8%(20,135)
Diversity Score
77
−7%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
39.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 56.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairland, Maryland?

Fairland, Maryland has about 26,231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairland, Maryland?

The typical household in Fairland, Maryland earns about $98,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairland, Maryland expensive?

In Fairland, Maryland, the median home is worth about $477,300, and the typical rent is about $1,894 a month.

How educated are people in Fairland, Maryland?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairland, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairland, Maryland?

About 10.4% of people in Fairland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairland, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairland, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,403 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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