Fairfax is a town located in Marin County California. Fairfax has a 2024 population of 7,360. Fairfax is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,586 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfax is $153,699 with a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median age in Fairfax is 47.6 years: 47.5 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,418 | 84.82% |
| Two or more races | 476 | 6.29% |
| Other race | 235 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 209 | 2.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 114 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 110 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,259 | 2.31 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 1,459 | 2.81 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 1,344 | 1.5 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 324 | 3.2 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 132 | 2.77 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 2.35% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,286 | 40.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,601 | 28.02% |
| High School Graduate | 429 | 7.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 933 | 16.33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,761 | 4,703 | 3,426 |
| Hispanic | 374 | 324 | 186 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 228 | 138 |
| Asian | 202 | 202 | 149 |
| Other Race | 201 | 151 | 61 |
| Black | 110 | 110 | 38 |
| Islander | 85 | 59 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $88,491 | $47,171 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,458 | $91,222 | $92,895 |
| High School Graduate | $55,449 | $57,083 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,425 | $29,100 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,652 | $79,426 | $52,939 |
| Some College | $55,946 | $62,535 | $0 |
$63,652
Average Earnings
$79,426
Average Male
$52,939
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.34% of Fairfax residents speak only English, while 10.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,250 | 708 | 11.33% |
| Multiple | 465 | 21 | 4.52% |
| Hispanic | 549 | 21 | 3.83% |
| Islander | 114 | 11 | 9.65% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Asian | 209 | 1 | 0.48% |
9.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.22%
Male Poverty Rate
9.6%
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 Asian, with 0.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.32% |
| Some College | 10.77% |
| High School | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.41% |
| Female Employed | 2.07% |
| Male Employed | 1.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,201 | $195,910 |
| Households | $126,034 | $153,699 |
| Married Families | $187,552 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,938 | $82,824 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
235
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Korea | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 172 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 3.88% |
| Black | 26 | 23.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
56.56%
Born in Fairfax
89.16%
Native Born
10.84%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
7.31%
Naturalized
89.16% of Fairfax residents were born in the United States, with 56.56% having been born in California. 3.53% 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 | 7,079 | -56 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 7,135 | -56 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 7,191 | -57 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 7,248 | -56 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 7,304 | -56 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 7,360 | -57 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 7,417 | -48 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 7,465 | -98 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 7,563 | -23 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 7,586 | -37 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 7,623 | -31 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 7,654 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 7,656 | -33 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 7,689 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 7,687 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 7,674 | 48 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 7,626 | 73 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 7,553 | 38 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 7,515 | 63 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 7,452 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,319 | 388 | 5.6% |
| 1990 | 6,931 | -460 | -6.22% |
| 1980 | 7,391 | -270 | -3.52% |
| 1970 | 7,661 | 1,848 | 31.79% |
| 1960 | 5,813 | 1,735 | 42.55% |
| 1950 | 4,078 | 1,880 | 85.53% |
| 1940 | 2,198 | -4,881 | -68.95% |