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Fair Haven

New York · 760 residents · 1.761 sq mi
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Fair Haven has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,942. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,700. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
760
−14%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+21%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5947468981K1K1990201020202024Fair Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,942
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,259
+115%since 2000
from $18,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(867)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(726)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score3%(23)
Diversity Score
3
+50%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Haven, New York?

Fair Haven, New York has about 760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Haven, New York earns about $63,942 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 $123,700, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Haven, New York?

About 27.8% 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 4.9% 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 135 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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