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Fairfax

Ohio · Cleveland · 3,928 residents · 1.514 sq mi
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The short version

Fairfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $62,176. The poverty rate of 49.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Cleveland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fairfax; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,928
Population density
2,594 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,564
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,026
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,176
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$926
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.5%
64.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(255)
Black89.4%(3,513)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(91)
Diversity Score24.4%(958)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(255)
Black89.4%(3,513)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(91)
Diversity Score24.4%(958)
Diversity Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
Female
60.8%
Foreign born
1.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio?

Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio has about 3,928 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $25,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?

In Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $62,176, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 49.3% of people in Fairfax, Cleveland, Ohio 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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