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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

Total population
2,354
+6%vs 2000
vs 2,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairlawn
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.1%(168)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.5%(154)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.2%(145)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 194.7%(110)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246%(142)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.6%(320)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4413.4%(316)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5412.2%(288)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 647.5%(177)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.9%(234)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 847.3%(171)
US avg: 4%
85 and over5.5%(129)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$54,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$305
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $379 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
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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%
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,178)
Black7.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Asian origin
Korean1.3%(32)
Ancestry
English33.6%(836)
German12.6%(314)
American11.5%(287)
Irish6.4%(158)
Scottish6.3%(157)
Italian2.6%(64)
Slovak2%(49)
Polish1.7%(42)
Portuguese1.4%(34)
British0.6%(16)
Swedish0.6%(14)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.4%(10)
Dutch0.4%(9)
Croatian0.3%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married15.2%(148)
Married62.5%(609)
Widowed15.3%(149)
Divorced7.1%(69)
Women 15+
Never married9%(101)
Married69.1%(773)
Widowed15.8%(177)
Divorced6.1%(68)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

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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