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Fair Play

South Carolina · 687 residents · 6.768 sq mi
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Fair Play has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,635. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
+52%vs 2011
vs 453 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
+52%vs 2011
vs 67 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+14%vs 2011
vs 40.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
276407539670801201020202024Fair Play
2024757
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,635
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,889 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,862
−6%vs 2011
vs $29,648 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.508 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $126,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−53.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
42.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.4%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−65.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(648)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(15)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other2.6%(18)
Diversity Score14.3%(98)
Diversity Score
14
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 49.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
Female
46.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Play, South Carolina?

Fair Play, South Carolina has about 687 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fair Play, South Carolina?

The typical household in Fair Play, South Carolina earns about $36,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Play, South Carolina expensive?

In Fair Play, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $88,800.

How educated are people in Fair Play, South Carolina?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Play, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Play, South Carolina?

About 33.3% of people in Fair Play, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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