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Fairborn

Ohio · 34,510 residents · 14.57 sq mi
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Fairborn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,825. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $123,700. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,510
+8%since 2000
from 32,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,369 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+9%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Fairborn
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,825
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,285
+52%since 2000
from $18,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+4%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(27,646)
Black6.2%(1,997)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(542)
Asian3.3%(1,059)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(8,475)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(26,462)
Black8.6%(2,976)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,321)
Asian3.3%(1,150)
Other5.7%(1,975)
Diversity Score47%(16,234)
Diversity Score
47
+78%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairborn, Ohio?

Fairborn, Ohio has about 34,510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairborn, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairborn, Ohio earns about $48,825 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairborn, Ohio expensive?

In Fairborn, Ohio, the median home is worth about $123,700, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Fairborn, Ohio?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairborn, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairborn, Ohio?

About 18.3% of people in Fairborn, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairborn, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairborn, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,210 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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