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Fairdale

Pennsylvania · 2,064 residents · 1.443 sq mi
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Fairdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,900. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,064
+6%since 2000
from 1,955 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,430 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+3%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairdale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,464
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,645
+68%since 2000
from $15,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,928)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,946)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score3.8%(79)
Diversity Score
4
+325%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairdale, Pennsylvania?

Fairdale, Pennsylvania has about 2,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairdale, Pennsylvania earns about $48,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fairdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Fairdale, Pennsylvania?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairdale, Pennsylvania?

About 24.0% of people in Fairdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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