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Fairwood

Maryland · 5,031 residents · 3.412 sq mi
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Fairwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $543,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 132% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% 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
5,031
+12%vs 2011
vs 4,480 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,475 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,313 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
−5%vs 2011
vs 39.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,786
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $168,679 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,335
−15%vs 2011
vs $58,030 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
87.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.319 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $547,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+2%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(440)
Black74.6%(3,342)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(97)
Asian10.9%(487)
Other2.5%(114)
Diversity Score52.6%(2,357)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10%(505)
Black74.8%(3,763)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(207)
Asian7.4%(373)
Other2.5%(128)
Diversity Score51.2%(2,577)
Diversity Score
51
−3%vs 2011
vs 53 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 37.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% 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
17.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
74.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Female
49.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Foreign born
23.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairwood, Maryland?

Fairwood, Maryland has about 5,031 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairwood, Maryland?

The typical household in Fairwood, Maryland earns about $163,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairwood, Maryland expensive?

In Fairwood, Maryland, the median home is worth about $543,700, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Fairwood, Maryland?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fairwood, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairwood, Maryland?

About 2.6% of people in Fairwood, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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