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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairview

Montana · 709 residents · 0.801 sq mi
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Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,023. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 160 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

709
−18%since 1990
from 869 in 1990
1990 – 2025
885 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 1,085 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+14%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6777738689631K1990201020202024Fairview
2024971
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,023
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,235
+40%since 1990
from $9,480 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.7%
−10.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
69.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
31.0% rent
1.3
−18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(853)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score9.3%(81)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(42)
6
−36%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Montana?

Fairview, Montana has about 709 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Montana?

The typical household in Fairview, Montana earns about $26,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, Montana expensive?

In Fairview, Montana, the median home is worth about $34,300, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Montana?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Montana?

About 15.7% of people in Fairview, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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