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Fairlee

Maryland · 500 residents · 3.791 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 91 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $215,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

500
−15%since 2019
from 591 in 2019
2010 – 2024
132 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 156 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
49.3
+115%since 2019
from 22.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
185296407517628201020202024Fairlee
2024299
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,192
+15%since 2019
from $22,796 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$215,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $198,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$675
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $660 in 2019
US average: $1,124
39.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
60.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(287)
Black38.9%(230)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(62)
Diversity Score75.2%(444)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(286)
Black30.6%(153)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other10.8%(54)
Diversity Score72.9%(365)
73
−3%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.0 min
+25%since 2019
from 32.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
99.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
66.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
51.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

28.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
71.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 74.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
16.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Fairlee, Maryland?

Fairlee, Maryland has about 500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Fairlee, Maryland expensive?

In Fairlee, Maryland, the median home is worth about $215,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlee, Maryland?

About 19.2% 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 1.5% 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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