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Fairfax

South Carolina · 1,505 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 $27,364. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 1,701 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $43,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,505
−53%since 2000
from 3,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
454 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+46%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairfax
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,364
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,989
+112%since 2000
from $8,940 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,400
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−42%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(824)
Black73.4%(2,352)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(1,562)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(268)
Black78.9%(1,187)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score41.2%(620)
Diversity Score
41
−15%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, South Carolina?

Fairfax, South Carolina has about 1,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairfax, South Carolina earns about $27,364 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 $43,400, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, South Carolina?

About 7.8% 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 30.7% of people in Fairfax, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfax, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfax, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 821 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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