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Fair Haven

New York · 884 residents · 1.761 sq mi
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Fair Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,382. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

884
−1%since 1990
from 895 in 1990
1990 – 2025
502 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 508 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.8
+20%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5947468981K1K1990201020202024Fair Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,382
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,147 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,287
+43%since 1990
from $12,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$442
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $377 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
25.3% rent
1.9
−22%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(893)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(867)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2%(18)
2
+20%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−34%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Haven, New York?

Fair Haven, New York has about 884 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fair Haven, New York?

The typical household in Fair Haven, New York earns about $36,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Haven, New York expensive?

In Fair Haven, New York, the median home is worth about $69,500, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Haven, New York?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Haven, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Haven, New York?

About 8.4% of people in Fair Haven, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Haven, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Haven, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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