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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairlawn

Ohio · 7,307 residents · 4.565 sq mi
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Fairlawn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,180. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $162,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% 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

7,307
+26%since 1990
from 5,779 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,601 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 1,266 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
−3%since 1990
from 45.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Fairlawn
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,180
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,927
+51%since 1990
from $23,200 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$806
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $491 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
33.3% rent
2.6
+5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(5,463)
Black4.1%(236)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian1.2%(70)
Diversity Score14.1%(817)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(6,441)
Black6.1%(445)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(79)
Asian3.3%(240)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,788)
24
+73%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−32%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlawn, Ohio?

Fairlawn, Ohio has about 7,307 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairlawn, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairlawn, Ohio earns about $62,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairlawn, Ohio expensive?

In Fairlawn, Ohio, the median home is worth about $162,000, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlawn, Ohio?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairlawn, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairlawn, Ohio?

About 1.5% of people in Fairlawn, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairlawn, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairlawn, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,528 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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