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Fairlawn

Virginia · 2,367 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Fairlawn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,367
+7%since 2000
from 2,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
753 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+8%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairlawn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,375
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,018 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,992
+53%since 2000
from $17,606 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,219)
Black2.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian1.3%(31)
Other1.4%(32)
Diversity Score15.6%(368)
Diversity Score
16
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlawn, Virginia?

Fairlawn, Virginia has about 2,367 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairlawn, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairlawn, Virginia earns about $50,375 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 $156,500, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlawn, Virginia?

About 28.6% 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 10.7% of people in Fairlawn, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairlawn, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairlawn, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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