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Fairview

Missouri · 419 residents · 0.472 sq mi
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Fairview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,800. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
419
+6%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+4%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2823484154815471990201020202024Fairview
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,618
+36%since 2000
from $12,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(375)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(14)
Asian9.1%(38)
Other8.7%(36)
Diversity Score47.1%(197)
Diversity Score
47
+1700%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.0%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Missouri?

Fairview, Missouri has about 419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Missouri?

The typical household in Fairview, Missouri earns about $51,563 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 $68,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Missouri?

About 24.3% 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 26.3% 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 115 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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