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Fairhope

Pennsylvania · 1,082 residents · 0.846 sq mi
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Fairhope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $128,500. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,082
−3%since 2023
from 1,113 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,316 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+1%since 2023
from 51.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9441K1K1K1K201020202024Fairhope
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,014
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,352
−12%since 2023
from $29,922 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+1%since 2023
from 0.499 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $883 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+11%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(975)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(305)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.2%(251)
Diversity Score
23
−15%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+17%since 2023
from 16.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
Female
56.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairhope, Pennsylvania?

Fairhope, Pennsylvania has about 1,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairhope, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairhope, Pennsylvania earns about $37,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairhope, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fairhope, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Fairhope, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairhope, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairhope, Pennsylvania?

About 21.7% of people in Fairhope, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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