CensusEasy
CITY

Fairchild

Wisconsin · 435 residents (2025 est.) · 1.455 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Eau Claire metro area
Compare
The short version

Fairchild has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,700. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
−27%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+30%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:435 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3974484995506011990201020202024Fairchild
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,644
+125%since 2000
from $12,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+5%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fairchild on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(546)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(368)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(35)
Diversity Score25.3%(105)
Diversity Score
25
+473%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Fairchild

Greensboro
Pop 468
Arnoldsville
Pop 445
Worthington Springs
Pop 380
Ailey
Pop 517
Places similar to Fairchild
Head to head

Compare Fairchild to nearby cities

FAIRCHILD VS
Altoona
Income$84,552+73%
Home value$233,100+154%
Population9,376+2055%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAIRCHILD VS
Eau Claire
Income$67,395+38%
Home value$247,600+170%
Population72,465+16559%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAIRCHILD VS
Chippewa Falls
Income$57,873+19%
Home value$210,400+129%
Population15,293+3416%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FAIRCHILD VS
Marshfield
Income$58,407+20%
Home value$177,800+94%
Population18,980+4263%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

Fairchild, Wisconsin has about 414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fairchild, Wisconsin earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairchild, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fairchild, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $91,700, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairchild, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

About 16.2% of people in Fairchild, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairchild, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairchild, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Wisconsin
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Fairchild with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →