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Fairchilds

Texas · 1,060 residents (2025 est.) · 2.143 sq mi
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Fairchilds has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,286. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,800. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
815
+20%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+60%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,060 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
5196247298349392000201020202024Fairchilds
2024815
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,286
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,953
+164%since 2000
from $16,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+52%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+95%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(526)
Black2.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(130)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(468)
Black2.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(295)
Asian1%(8)
Other3.1%(25)
Diversity Score67.2%(548)
Diversity Score
67
+53%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 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
0.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 16.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairchilds, Texas?

Fairchilds, Texas has about 815 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairchilds, Texas?

The typical household in Fairchilds, Texas earns about $69,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairchilds, Texas expensive?

In Fairchilds, Texas, the median home is worth about $220,800, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchilds, Texas?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairchilds, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairchilds, Texas?

About 13.9% of people in Fairchilds, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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