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Fairview

Virginia · 240 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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Population has declined 11% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 70.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
240
−11%since 2023
from 271 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
226 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 255 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.6
−4%since 2023
from 73.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
96144193242290201020202024Fairview
2024240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,606
−11%since 2023
from $9,695 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.229
+3%since 2023
from 0.223 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information54.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade45.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
49.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic31%(84)
Black66.8%(181)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(6)
Diversity Score57.2%(155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(83)
Black63.3%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(5)
Diversity Score59.9%(144)
Diversity Score
60
+5%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
Female
60.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Virginia?

Fairview, Virginia has about 240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fairview, Virginia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Virginia?

About 33.6% of people in Fairview, 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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