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Fairlee

Maryland · 299 residents · 3.791 sq mi
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Population has grown 15% since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $270,600. The poverty rate of 58.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
+15%since 2023
from 259 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 68 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
185296407517628201020202024Fairlee
2024299
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,461
−47%since 2023
from $44,247 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+78%since 2023
from 0.276 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing21.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $271,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
64.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.6%
+38.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83%(215)
Black7.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(25)
Diversity Score37%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(164)
Black33.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(35)
Diversity Score71.7%(214)
Diversity Score
72
+94%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
−27%since 2023
from 49.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.3%
+37.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
37.8%
+30.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
Female
55.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlee, Maryland?

Fairlee, Maryland has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Fairlee, Maryland expensive?

In Fairlee, Maryland, the median home is worth about $270,600.

How educated are people in Fairlee, Maryland?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairlee, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairlee, Maryland?

About 58.9% of people in Fairlee, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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