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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairfax

Oklahoma · 1,555 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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Fairfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,652. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,900. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,555
−11%since 1990
from 1,748 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,030 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 2,282 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
−2%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9091K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,652
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,775 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,765
+47%since 1990
from $8,702 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
26.5% rent
1.2
−21%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,269)
Black3.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.5%(952)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,043)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score10%(156)
10
−82%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 23.6 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 Fairfax, Oklahoma?

Fairfax, Oklahoma has about 1,555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Fairfax, Oklahoma earns about $21,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, Oklahoma expensive?

In Fairfax, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $25,900, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Oklahoma?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, Oklahoma?

About 28.0% of people in Fairfax, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfax, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfax, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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