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Fairview

North Carolina · 3,456 residents · 29.984 sq mi
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Fairview is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,824. Population has declined 8% since 2019. Median home value is $222,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,456
−8%since 2019
from 3,768 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 126 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−7%since 2019
from 48.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K200920202024Fairview
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,824
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,365 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,269
+17%since 2019
from $36,947 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $253,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $593 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
12.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−28%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(106)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0.6%(24)
Diversity Score9.3%(349)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(3,150)
Black1.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(131)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score15.1%(523)
Diversity Score
15
+63%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−3%since 2019
from 26.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
54.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, North Carolina?

Fairview, North Carolina has about 3,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairview, North Carolina earns about $76,824 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 $222,700, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, North Carolina?

About 33.7% 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 4.3% of people in Fairview, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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