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Fairchild

Wisconsin · 550 residents · 1.455 sq mi
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Fairchild has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,400. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
550
−2%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
378 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974484995506011990201020202024Fairchild
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,917
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,997
+2%since 2000
from $12,729 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+83%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(546)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(33)
Diversity Score
6
+36%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

Fairchild, Wisconsin has about 550 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fairchild, Wisconsin earns about $22,917 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

About 2.7% 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 36.5% of people in Fairchild, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairchild, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairchild, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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