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Fairplains

North Carolina · 2,120 residents · 4.206 sq mi
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Fairplains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,900. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,120
+3%since 2000
from 2,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
504 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairplains
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,315
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,867
−7%since 2000
from $14,972 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+105%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(1,576)
Black15%(307)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(142)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(949)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,512)
Black12.7%(270)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(289)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,147)
Diversity Score
54
+17%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 98.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
25.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairplains, North Carolina?

Fairplains, North Carolina has about 2,120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairplains, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fairplains, North Carolina earns about $18,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairplains, North Carolina expensive?

In Fairplains, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Fairplains, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairplains, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairplains, North Carolina?

About 38.3% of people in Fairplains, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairplains, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairplains, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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