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Fair Play

Missouri · 475 residents · 0.427 sq mi
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Fair Play has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,300. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
+14%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,112 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+13%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3324084845596351990201020202024Fair Play
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,115
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,565
+92%since 2000
from $9,151 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
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
$65,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+66%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(398)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(454)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other12.1%(58)
Diversity Score28.8%(137)
Diversity Score
29
+836%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Play, Missouri?

Fair Play, Missouri has about 475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fair Play, Missouri?

The typical household in Fair Play, Missouri earns about $22,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Play, Missouri expensive?

In Fair Play, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Play, Missouri?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Play, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Play, Missouri?

About 30.5% of people in Fair Play, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Play, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Play, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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