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Fairview

North Carolina · 2,771 residents · 6.224 sq mi
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Fairview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,966. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,771
+11%since 2000
from 2,495 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
445 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+15%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairview
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,966
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,332
+73%since 2000
from $21,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+100%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,461)
Black1.9%(53)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(95)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(418)
Diversity Score
15
+304%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, North Carolina?

Fairview, North Carolina has about 2,771 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 $58,966 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 $285,900, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, North Carolina?

About 32.7% 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 9.5% 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 971 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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