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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fairfax

Minnesota · 1,274 residents · 1.31 sq mi
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Fairfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,900. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,274
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
973 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9041K1K1K1K1990201020202024Fairfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,167
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,700 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,395
−43%vs 2000
vs $18,297 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $392 in 2000
US average: $450
76.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
1.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,180)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(99)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(240)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.1%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fairfax, Minnesota?

Fairfax, Minnesota has about 1,274 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Minnesota?

The typical household in Fairfax, Minnesota earns about $19,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, Minnesota expensive?

In Fairfax, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $26,900, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Minnesota?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, Minnesota?

About 12.9% of people in Fairfax, Minnesota 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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