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Fairview

North Carolina · 3,805 residents (2025 est.) · 29.984 sq mi
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Fairview is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $382,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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

Total population
3,619
+2%since 2023
from 3,549 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 118 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−7%since 2023
from 42.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,805 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K200920202024Fairview
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,808
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,066
+2%since 2023
from $46,142 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−1%since 2023
from 0.432 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $349,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,156 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−1%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(106)
Diversity Score16.7%(592)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(143)
Diversity Score17%(615)
Diversity Score
17
+2%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+5%since 2023
from 27.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Female
54.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, North Carolina?

Fairview, North Carolina has about 3,619 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 $98,808 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 $382,300, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, North Carolina?

About 31.4% 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 1.8% of people in Fairview, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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