Fairfax is a town located in Allendale County South Carolina. Fairfax has a 2024 population of 1,349. Fairfax is currently declining at a rate of -2.53% annually and its population has decreased by -9.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,487 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfax is $48,401 with a poverty rate of 24.23%. The median age in Fairfax is 43.7 years: 30.7 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,644 | 80.79% |
| White | 265 | 13.02% |
| Other race | 69 | 3.39% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 844 | 2.35 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 304 | 1.11 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Married | 277 | 3.06 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 219 | 2.91 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Male | 44 | 3.68 | 75 | 25 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 19.1% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 3.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 4.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.87% |
| High School Graduate | 699 | 50.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 4.09% |
| Some College | 216 | 15.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,064 | 806 | 90 |
| White | 245 | 208 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 8.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,272 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,838 | $41,058 | $28,382 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,852 | $0 | $14,244 |
| Overall | $30,078 | $38,750 | $28,398 |
| Some College | $40,806 | $0 | $40,806 |
$30,078
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$28,398
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.62% of Fairfax residents speak only English, while 5.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,633 | 437 | 26.76% |
| White | 251 | 25 | 9.96% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Multiple | 29 | 10 | 34.48% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 2 | 2.63% |
24.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.91%
Male Poverty Rate
24.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is Hispanic, with 2.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.41% |
| Some College | 23.66% |
| High School | 13.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Female Employed | 7.41% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,180 | $62,119 |
| Households | $42,760 | $48,401 |
| Married Families | $53,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $22,568 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 51 | 3.55% |
| White | 33 | 13.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.34%
Born in Fairfax
98.92%
Native Born
1.08%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.92% of Fairfax residents were born in the United States, with 89.34% having been born in South Carolina. 1.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,178 | -34 | -2.81% |
| 2028 | 1,212 | -34 | -2.73% |
| 2027 | 1,246 | -35 | -2.73% |
| 2026 | 1,281 | -34 | -2.59% |
| 2025 | 1,315 | -34 | -2.52% |
| 2024 | 1,349 | -35 | -2.53% |
| 2023 | 1,384 | -11 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 1,395 | -63 | -4.32% |
| 2021 | 1,458 | -29 | -1.95% |
| 2020 | 1,487 | -178 | -10.69% |
| 2019 | 1,665 | -46 | -2.69% |
| 2018 | 1,711 | -28 | -1.61% |
| 2017 | 1,739 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 1,744 | -41 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 1,785 | -73 | -3.93% |
| 2014 | 1,858 | -34 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 1,892 | -34 | -1.77% |
| 2012 | 1,926 | -60 | -3.02% |
| 2011 | 1,986 | -24 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 2,010 | 0 | 0% |