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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairport

New York · 5,740 residents · 1.58 sq mi
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Fairport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,375. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $125,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,740
−3%since 1990
from 5,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,633 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 3,761 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+10%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fairport
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,390
+62%since 1990
from $18,178 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$628
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480 in 1990
US average: $602
69.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
30.4% rent
2.3
−13%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,854)
Black0.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(41)
Diversity Score3.7%(220)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,503)
Black0.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(79)
Asian1%(59)
Diversity Score7.7%(445)
8
+109%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.5%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 34.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−41%since 1990
from 18.1 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 Fairport, New York?

Fairport, New York has about 5,740 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairport, New York?

The typical household in Fairport, New York earns about $53,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairport, New York expensive?

In Fairport, New York, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Fairport, New York?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fairport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairport, New York?

About 3.3% of people in Fairport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 203 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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