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Fair Play

Missouri · 422 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 $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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

Total population
422
+1%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
988 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+36%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3324084845596351990201020202024Fair Play
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,125
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,480
+47%since 2000
from $9,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(381)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score17.3%(73)
Diversity Score
17
+464%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Play, Missouri?

Fair Play, Missouri has about 422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Play, Missouri earns about $23,125 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 $52,700, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Play, Missouri?

About 5.3% 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 47.2% of people in Fair Play, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Play, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Play, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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