Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fairfax, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,566

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%1,432

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%65

Two or More

3.1%49

Black

1.3%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%62

High School Diploma

19.7%222

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%50

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%128

Associate's Degree

8.5%96

Bachelor's Degree

30.1%339

Master's Degree

9.8%110

Professional Degree

3%34

Doctorate

2.8%31

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

45.7%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,900

Median Renti

$1,229

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.5%525

Renter-Occupied

26.5%189

Total Units

752

Homeownership

73.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%27

$50K–$100K

1.5%8

$100K–$150K

7.6%40

$150K–$200K

19.6%103

$200K–$300K

31%163

$300K–$500K

29.7%156

$500K–$1M

4.8%25

$1M+

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%9

2010–2019

4.7%35

2000–2009

0.4%3

1990–1999

0.3%2

1980–1989

2.9%22

1970–1979

3.5%26

1960–1969

11.3%85

1950–1959

12.6%95

1940–1949

16.6%125

1939 or earlier

46.5%350

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.2%551

Electricity

21.4%153

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,000

Mean Household Incomei

$100,964

Per Capita Incomei

$45,863

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

949

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%12

$10K–$15K

1.7%12

$15K–$20K

4.9%35

$20K–$25K

2.8%20

$25K–$30K

2.8%20

$30K–$35K

1%7

$35K–$40K

3.6%26

$40K–$45K

4.9%35

$45K–$50K

8.1%58

$50K–$60K

4.5%32

$60K–$75K

14%100

$75K–$100K

12.6%90

$100K–$125K

11.8%84

$125K–$150K

8.1%58

$150K–$200K

5.6%40

$200K+

11.9%85

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

908

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

915

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

70(5.8% of civilian adults)