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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fairlawn

Virginia · 2,354 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Fairlawn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,439. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $54,900. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,354
+6%vs 2000
vs 2,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
748 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairlawn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,439
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,018 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,231
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,606 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.1%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$305
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $379 in 2000
US average: $450
72.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
2.4
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,038)
Black5.4%(120)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(344)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,178)
Black7.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(407)
17
+11%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.6%
−22.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fairlawn, Virginia?

Fairlawn, Virginia has about 2,354 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairlawn, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairlawn, Virginia earns about $22,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairlawn, Virginia expensive?

In Fairlawn, Virginia, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlawn, Virginia?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairlawn, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairlawn, Virginia?

About 15.1% of people in Fairlawn, Virginia 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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