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Fairview

South Dakota · 63 residents (2025 est.) · 0.085 sq mi
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Fairview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,400. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
+9%since 2000
from 94 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,200 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:63 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4060801001201990201020202024Fairview
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,719
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,316
+96%since 2000
from $14,471 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+85%since 2010
from 0.187 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.7%(14)
Diversity Score29.6%(30)
Diversity Score
30
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−12%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, South Dakota?

Fairview, South Dakota has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairview, South Dakota earns about $71,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, South Dakota expensive?

In Fairview, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $155,400.

How educated are people in Fairview, South Dakota?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, South Dakota?

About 18.6% of people in Fairview, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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