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Fairfax

Oklahoma · 1,136 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 $37,059. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 419 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $36,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,136
−27%since 2000
from 1,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,483 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 2,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9091K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,059
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,405
+91%since 2000
from $12,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,043)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(629)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4%(45)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other34.3%(390)
Diversity Score65.5%(744)
Diversity Score
66
+553%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−20%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, Oklahoma?

Fairfax, Oklahoma has about 1,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Fairfax, Oklahoma earns about $37,059 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 $36,800, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Oklahoma?

About 13.3% 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 20.0% 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 612 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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