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Fairview

North Carolina · 3,324 residents · 29.984 sq mi
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Fairview is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,250. Population has fallen 36% since 2009, a loss of 1,863 residents. Median home value is $238,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
3,324
−36%since 2009
from 5,187 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−36%since 2009
from 173 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
−2%since 2009
from 43.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K200920202024Fairview
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $57,660 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,061
+13%since 2009
from $26,663 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $222,400 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $943 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
−9%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(5,130)
Black0.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(141)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,221)
Black0.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(45)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(214)
Diversity Score
6
+137%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, North Carolina?

Fairview, North Carolina has about 3,324 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairview, North Carolina earns about $68,250 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 $238,500, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, North Carolina?

About 23.3% 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 5.4% of people in Fairview, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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