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CITY · 2010 ACS

Fairplay

Maryland · 580 residents · 1.204 sq mi
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Fairplay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,019. Population has declined 9% since 2011. Median home value is $328,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−9%vs 2011
vs 636 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
39.9
+12%vs 2011
vs 35.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.1%(41)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.6%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.5%(55)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.6%(38)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.3%(19)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.9%(46)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4417.4%(101)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.6%(102)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.4%(78)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.2%(36)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.6%(15)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.9%(5)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,019
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $104,803 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,011
−7%vs 2011
vs $36,707 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.329 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance21.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $356,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−23.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−5%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(580)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian8.8%(56)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(552)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American36.5%(201)
German14%(77)
English9.1%(50)
Polish7.1%(39)
Dutch5.4%(30)
Irish4.9%(27)
Slovene1.6%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 21.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Female
47.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Foreign born
8.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(55)
Married63.5%(129)
Widowed9.4%(19)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married24%(50)
Married69.2%(144)
Widowed6.7%(14)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairplay, Maryland?

Fairplay, Maryland has about 580 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairplay, Maryland?

The typical household in Fairplay, Maryland earns about $102,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairplay, Maryland expensive?

In Fairplay, Maryland, the median home is worth about $328,100.

How educated are people in Fairplay, Maryland?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairplay, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairplay, Maryland?

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

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