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Fairlawn

Ohio · 7,710 residents · 4.565 sq mi
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Fairlawn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $182,300. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,710
+6%since 2000
from 7,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,689 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+9%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Fairlawn
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,088
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,180 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,075
+26%since 2000
from $34,927 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(6,441)
Black6.1%(445)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(79)
Asian3.3%(240)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(1,788)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(5,915)
Black11.5%(889)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(237)
Asian4.1%(315)
Other4.9%(380)
Diversity Score49.6%(3,827)
Diversity Score
50
+103%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlawn, Ohio?

Fairlawn, Ohio has about 7,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairlawn, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairlawn, Ohio earns about $72,088 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 $182,300, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlawn, Ohio?

About 46.8% 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 5.7% 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 1,931 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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