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Fairchilds

Texas · 763 residents · 2.143 sq mi
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Fairchilds is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
763
+13%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+19%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5196247298349392000201020202024Fairchilds
2024815
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,333
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,453
+41%since 2000
from $16,653 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(491)
Black2.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino32%(244)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59%(450)
Diversity Score
59
+34%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairchilds, Texas?

Fairchilds, Texas has about 763 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairchilds, Texas?

The typical household in Fairchilds, Texas earns about $58,333 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 $87,000, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchilds, Texas?

About 4.0% 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 6.0% of people in Fairchilds, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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