Fairfax is a CDP located in Marin County California. Fairfax has a 2024 population of 2,072. Fairfax is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 16.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,778 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfax is $56,440 with a poverty rate of 27.22%. The median age in Fairfax is 32.1 years: 36.4 years for males, and 25.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,184 | 71.58% |
| Other race | 250 | 15.11% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 8.95% |
| Native American | 72 | 4.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 472 | 3.5 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 226 | 4.17 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 111 | 4.45 | 45 | 55 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.16 | 27 | 73 |
| Male | 24 | 3.71 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
3.98
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 28.3% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 6.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 214 | 22.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 207 | 22.02% |
| Some College | 126 | 13.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 586 | 295 | 56 |
| White | 352 | 170 | 2 |
| Other Race | 122 | 68 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 56 | 56 |
| Native American | 46 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 61.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 61.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $0 | $33,992 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,648 | $37,031 | $30,663 |
| Overall | $32,311 | $45,625 | $30,890 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,311
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$30,890
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.75% of Fairfax residents speak only English, while 60.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,174 | 395 | 33.65% |
| Other | 250 | 100 | 40% |
| White | 425 | 41 | 9.65% |
27.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.37%
Male Poverty Rate
27.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is Other, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is White, with 9.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.91% |
| Some College | 7.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,042 | $68,580 |
| Households | $50,326 | $56,440 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,044 | $12,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 1.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
70.01%
Born in Fairfax
72.85%
Native Born
27.15%
Foreign Born
14.21%
Non Citizen
12.94%
Naturalized
72.85% of Fairfax residents were born in the United States, with 70.01% having been born in California. 14.21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,072 | 148 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 1,924 | 148 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 1,776 | -210 | -10.57% |
| 2021 | 1,986 | 208 | 11.7% |
| 2020 | 1,778 | 0 | 0% |