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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairchance

Pennsylvania · 2,174 residents · 1.187 sq mi
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Fairchance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,840. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

2,174
+13%since 1990
from 1,918 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,832 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,616 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+4%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairchance
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,840
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,021
+68%since 1990
from $8,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
64.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
35.6% rent
2.1
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,824)
Black4.9%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(233)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,073)
Black2.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score8.1%(177)
8
−33%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+2%since 1990
from 19.1 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 Fairchance, Pennsylvania?

Fairchance, Pennsylvania has about 2,174 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairchance, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairchance, Pennsylvania earns about $26,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairchance, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fairchance, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchance, Pennsylvania?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairchance, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairchance, Pennsylvania?

About 16.5% of people in Fairchance, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairchance, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairchance, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 256 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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