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.

Fairlawn, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,711

Median Agei

46.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.9%6,005

Black

8.4%648

Two or More

4.8%372

Asian

4.5%346

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%291

Other

0.6%49

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%94

High School Diploma

16.2%981

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%185

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%476

Associate's Degree

7.5%455

Bachelor's Degree

38.5%2,328

Master's Degree

17.5%1,061

Professional Degree

2.2%130

Doctorate

3%182

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

61.2%

Graduate+

22.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$284,600

Median Renti

$1,239

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.7%2,706

Renter-Occupied

23.3%824

Total Units

3,620

Homeownership

76.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%33

$50K–$100K

2.1%56

$100K–$150K

3.4%91

$150K–$200K

13.2%357

$200K–$300K

34.2%926

$300K–$500K

32.4%878

$500K–$1M

13.5%365

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

219

$1,000–$1,250

167

$1,250–$1,500

115

$1,500–$2,000

254

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%90

2010–2019

0.7%24

2000–2009

10.6%383

1990–1999

18.4%665

1980–1989

4.6%166

1970–1979

18.5%670

1960–1969

29%1,048

1950–1959

14.2%514

1940–1949

1%35

1939 or earlier

0.7%25

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.1%2,898

Electricity

14.6%517

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%112

No Fuel

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,055

Mean Household Incomei

$145,379

Per Capita Incomei

$68,094

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

4,357

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%160

$10K–$15K

0.8%28

$15K–$20K

1.3%45

$20K–$25K

2.3%81

$25K–$30K

3.3%118

$30K–$35K

1.1%38

$35K–$40K

2.4%84

$40K–$45K

2.5%89

$45K–$50K

2.7%95

$50K–$60K

6.1%217

$60K–$75K

10.7%377

$75K–$100K

14.6%514

$100K–$125K

8.7%307

$125K–$150K

7.6%268

$150K–$200K

11.2%394

$200K+

20.3%715

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,219

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,262

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

308(4.8% of civilian adults)