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Fairlee

Maryland · 490 residents · 3.791 sq mi
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Fairlee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,807. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 266 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $183,800. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
490
+119%vs 2011
vs 224 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
129 / sq mi
+119%vs 2011
vs 59 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
−28%vs 2011
vs 45.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,807
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $68,661 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$27,614
+13%vs 2011
vs $24,382 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.182
−35%vs 2011
vs 0.280 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $168,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−52.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.9% in 2011
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
57.2%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
−79.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+18%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(9)
Diversity Score9.6%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(311)
Black29.2%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(35)
Diversity Score66.8%(327)
Diversity Score
67
+593%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+25%vs 2011
vs 13.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+19.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.2%
+14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.4%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
Female
63.6%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.2%
+15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlee, Maryland?

Fairlee, Maryland has about 490 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairlee, Maryland?

The typical household in Fairlee, Maryland earns about $63,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairlee, Maryland expensive?

In Fairlee, Maryland, the median home is worth about $183,800, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlee, Maryland?

About 17.9% 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 0.0% of people in Fairlee, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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