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Fairfax

South Dakota · 96 residents · 0.303 sq mi
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Fairfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $47,000. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

96
−22%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
317 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
58.7
+12%since 2000
from 52.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
831061301531761990201020202024Fairfax
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$27,228
+113%since 2000
from $12,805 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
19.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$47,000
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
76.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
1.5
+106%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(3)
Diversity Score8.7%(8)
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
72.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
65.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
28.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
56.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, South Dakota?

Fairfax, South Dakota has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairfax, South Dakota earns about $31,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, South Dakota expensive?

In Fairfax, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $47,000.

How educated are people in Fairfax, South Dakota?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, South Dakota?

About 19.6% of people in Fairfax, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfax, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfax, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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