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.

Fairborn, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,534

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.1%26,621

Two or More

9.4%3,242

Black

9%3,105

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%983

Asian

1.4%472

Other

0.3%99

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%1,018

High School Diploma

22.4%5,433

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%1,839

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%3,107

Associate's Degree

13.7%3,316

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%4,077

Master's Degree

10.6%2,560

Professional Degree

1.6%399

Doctorate

1.2%286

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

30.2%

Graduate+

13.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,000

Median Renti

$977

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.2%8,145

Renter-Occupied

48.8%7,766

Total Units

17,063

Homeownership

51.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%310

$50K–$100K

11.5%939

$100K–$150K

23.5%1,917

$150K–$200K

21.2%1,725

$200K–$300K

20.2%1,649

$300K–$500K

18.6%1,518

$500K–$1M

0.8%65

$1M+

0.3%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

564

$500–$750

689

$750–$1,000

2,778

$1,000–$1,250

1,914

$1,250–$1,500

901

$1,500–$2,000

463

$2,000+

173

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%270

2010–2019

5.1%862

2000–2009

10.3%1,750

1990–1999

11%1,880

1980–1989

10.6%1,816

1970–1979

11.9%2,035

1960–1969

18.2%3,111

1950–1959

18.7%3,198

1940–1949

6.4%1,094

1939 or earlier

6.1%1,047

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.6%10,126

Electricity

33.8%5,376

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%141

Fuel Oil

0.8%121

No Fuel

0.6%94

Other

0.2%28

Solar

0.1%14

Wood

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,751

Mean Household Incomei

$80,981

Per Capita Incomei

$37,921

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

19,242

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%687

$10K–$15K

4.8%764

$15K–$20K

3.4%539

$20K–$25K

4.8%767

$25K–$30K

3.4%544

$30K–$35K

4.1%655

$35K–$40K

5%796

$40K–$45K

6.1%966

$45K–$50K

4.9%778

$50K–$60K

8.1%1,290

$60K–$75K

9.3%1,481

$75K–$100K

14.2%2,266

$100K–$125K

7.4%1,184

$125K–$150K

7.1%1,129

$150K–$200K

7.4%1,180

$200K+

5.6%885

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,377

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

18,056

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,934(10.5% of civilian adults)