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Fairview

North Carolina · 2,298 residents · 6.224 sq mi
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Fairview is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,132. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $439,600. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,298
−8%since 2000
from 2,495 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairview
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,132
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,818 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,778
+65%since 2000
from $21,029 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+41%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$439,600
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+97%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,415)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(2,054)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.6%(244)
Diversity Score23.7%(545)
Diversity Score
24
+535%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2016
from 77.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2016
from 18.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, North Carolina?

Fairview, North Carolina has about 2,298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairview, North Carolina earns about $92,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, North Carolina expensive?

In Fairview, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $439,600.

How educated are people in Fairview, North Carolina?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, North Carolina?

About 25.2% of people in Fairview, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 498 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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