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Fairforest

South Carolina · 1,693 residents · 2.092 sq mi
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Fairforest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,643. Population has fallen 17% since 2011, a loss of 338 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,693
−17%vs 2011
vs 2,031 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
809 / sq mi
−17%vs 2011
vs 971 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
30.8
−4%vs 2011
vs 32.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,643
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,298 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,691
−7%vs 2011
vs $18,985 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.359 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $643 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+13%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(972)
Black6.2%(125)
Hispanic / Latino46%(934)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,411)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(707)
Black16.9%(286)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(599)
Asian4.8%(81)
Other0.8%(13)
Diversity Score83.4%(1,411)
Diversity Score
83
+20%vs 2011
vs 69 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 20.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% 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
8.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
50.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
19.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairforest, South Carolina?

Fairforest, South Carolina has about 1,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairforest, South Carolina earns about $44,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairforest, South Carolina expensive?

In Fairforest, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Fairforest, South Carolina?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairforest, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairforest, South Carolina?

About 17.7% of people in Fairforest, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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