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Fairchild

Wisconsin · 451 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 $39,783. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
−20%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+18%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974484995506011990201020202024Fairchild
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,783
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,648
+62%since 2000
from $12,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(423)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(44)
Diversity Score26.5%(120)
Diversity Score
27
+501%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+103%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

Fairchild, Wisconsin has about 451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fairchild, Wisconsin earns about $39,783 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchild, Wisconsin?

About 7.5% 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 28.9% 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 55 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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