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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairfax

South Carolina · 3,206 residents · 3.312 sq mi
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Fairfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,083. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,206
+38%since 1990
from 2,326 in 1990
1990 – 2025
968 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 702 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+11%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairfax
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,083
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,129 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,940
+18%since 1990
from $7,596 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 35.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$273
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
33.0% rent
2.7
−3%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(783)
Black66.3%(1,541)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(1,334)
2000
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(824)
Black73.4%(2,352)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,562)
49
−15%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+5%since 1990
from 19.0 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 Fairfax, South Carolina?

Fairfax, South Carolina has about 3,206 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, South Carolina?

The typical household in Fairfax, South Carolina earns about $17,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, South Carolina expensive?

In Fairfax, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, South Carolina?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, South Carolina?

About 37.8% of people in Fairfax, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfax, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfax, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 880 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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