State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
852.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.62%
Growth Since 2010
-9.55%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Fairfax, Minnesota Population 2021
1,117
Fairfax is a city located in Renville County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 1,117, it is the 340th largest city in Minnesota and the 9879th largest city in the United States . Fairfax is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -9.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,235 in 2010. Fairfax reached it's highest population of 1,232 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Fairfax has a population density of 853 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fairfax is $54,601 with a poverty rate of 8.06%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $470 per month, and the median house value is $78,400. The median age in Fairfax is 37.5 years, 33.9 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
Fairfax Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfax was:
- White: 79.98%
- Other race: 16.80%
- Asian: 1.91%
- Two or more races: 1.04%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fairfax, Minnesota is 1,117 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,138.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,235.
Fairfax, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 79.98% |
| Some Other Race | 193 | 16.80% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.26% |
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Fairfax Population by Race
Fairfax Population Pyramid $2021
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Fairfax Population by Age
Fairfax Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 453 | 2.41 | 77 |
| Married | 219 | 3.4 | 92.2 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.1 | 63.1 |
| Female | 24 | 3.25 | 75 |
| Male | 23 | 2.83 | 47.8 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
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Fairfax Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 5.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 9.21% |
| High School Graduate | 254 | 33.91% |
| Some College | 220 | 29.37% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 12.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 6.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.27% |
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Fairfax Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fairfax Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 655 | 595 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 33 | |
| Other Race | 79 | 33 | |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | |
| Native American | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.38%.
Fairfax Educational Attainment by Race
Fairfax Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fairfax Language by Age
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Fairfax Language
86.55% of Fairfax residents speak only English, while 13.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.10% of the population.
Fairfax Language
Fairfax Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 867 | 86 | 9.92% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 3 | 1.48% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
8.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.82%
Male Poverty Rate
9.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairfax
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is Hispanic, with 1.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.43%.
Fairfax Poverty
Fairfax Poverty Rate by Education
Fairfax Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfax Married by Age and Sex
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Fairfax Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fairfax Marital Status by Race
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Fairfax Marital Status
Fairfax Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 8.16% |
Fairfax Veterans by Race
Fairfax Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fairfax Veterans by Education
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62.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Fairfax Employment by Age
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Fairfax Employment by Race
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Fairfax Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.64%
Native Born
8.36%
Foreign Born
8.01%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.64% of Fairfax residents were born in the United States, with 70.06% having been born in Minnesota. 8.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Fairfax Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,117 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 1,124 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 1,131 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 1,138 | -8 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 1,146 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 1,142 | -16 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 1,158 | -13 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 1,171 | -12 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,183 | -16 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 1,199 | -13 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 1,212 | -20 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 1,232 | 0.00% |