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Fair Play

South Carolina · 704 residents · 6.768 sq mi
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Fair Play has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,330. Population has grown 49% since 2019. Median home value is $291,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
704
+49%since 2019
from 474 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
+49%since 2019
from 70 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
−11%since 2019
from 53.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
276407539670801201020202024Fair Play
2024757
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,330
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,446
−5%since 2019
from $43,834 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $296,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
22.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(39)
Diversity Score18.9%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(638)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(37)
Diversity Score22.8%(161)
Diversity Score
23
+21%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.3 min
−18%since 2019
from 63.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
Female
46.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Play, South Carolina?

Fair Play, South Carolina has about 704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Play, South Carolina earns about $72,330 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 $291,700.

How educated are people in Fair Play, South Carolina?

About 28.1% 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 0.0% of people in Fair Play, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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