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Fairview

Missouri · 432 residents (2025 est.) · 0.47 sq mi
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Fairview is home to 371 people in Missouri. The typical home is worth $105,000, having more than doubled since 2000. The foreign-born share is 4%. The average commute runs 36 minutes. Median rent is $858 a month. There are 786 people per square mile.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

371
−6%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
432 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
−29%since 2009
from 1,112 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.6
+11%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.47 sq mi
Population, 19902024
28234841548154719902000201020202024Fairview
2024371
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(23)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.6%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.9%(33)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.2%(23)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.8%(29)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5424.5%(91)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(36)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.3%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(16)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$67,083
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$21,047
+73%since 2000
from $12,198 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
16.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.357
−17%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$105,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$858
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,442
62.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
37.2% rent
23.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.07 people
+7%since 2009
from 2.88 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
9.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
8.9%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.6
−16%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(375)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(73)
Asian2.4%(9)
Other12.1%(45)
64
+24%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.9%(59)
Guatemalan2.4%(9)
Asian origin
Hmong2.4%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish31.5%(117)
German8.6%(32)
English5.9%(22)
American3.2%(12)
Dutch1.9%(7)
Scottish1.9%(7)
British0.5%(2)
Finnish0.5%(2)
Norwegian0.5%(2)
Russian0.5%(2)
French0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Section 05

Education

32.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.3 min
+106%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
81.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
7.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
62.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
29.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
52.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
24.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2013
from 20.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
84.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.1%(61)
Married48.1%(75)
Widowed1.3%(2)
Divorced11.5%(18)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(36)
Married56.4%(84)
Widowed7.4%(11)
Divorced12.1%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2013
from 20.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
42.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
22.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15.4%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era61.5%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 13 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Missouri?

Fairview, Missouri has about 371 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Missouri?

The typical household in Fairview, Missouri earns about $67,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, Missouri expensive?

In Fairview, Missouri, the median home is worth about $105,000, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Missouri?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Missouri?

About 16.4% of people in Fairview, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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