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Fairchilds

Texas · 864 residents · 2.143 sq mi
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Fairchilds has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
864
+27%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
403 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+20%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5196247298349392000201020202024Fairchilds
2024815
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,074
+87%since 2000
from $16,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(485)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino38%(328)
Asian1.4%(12)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score64.5%(557)
Diversity Score
65
+47%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairchilds, Texas?

Fairchilds, Texas has about 864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairchilds, Texas?

The typical household in Fairchilds, Texas earns about $51,875 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 $120,700, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchilds, Texas?

About 13.3% 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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