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Fairview

North Carolina · 2,678 residents · 6.224 sq mi
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Fairview is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,400. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% 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 43.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,678
+7%since 2000
from 2,495 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairview
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,203
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,733
+32%since 2000
from $21,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,400
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+63%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,495)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(73)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score12.4%(331)
Diversity Score
12
+231%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% 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 2,678 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 $68,203 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 $270,400, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, North Carolina?

About 29.6% 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 6.1% 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 878 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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