Fairhaven is a CDP located in Humboldt County California. Fairhaven has a 2024 population of 398. Fairhaven is currently growing at a rate of 7.86% annually and its population has increased by 56.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 254 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairhaven is $80,877 with a poverty rate of 17.47%. The median age in Fairhaven is 54.4 years: 56.3 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairhaven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 81.52% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 14.66% |
| Other race | 10 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 145 | 2.23 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Married | 69 | 2.14 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.88 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
| Male | 7 | 6.43 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 100 |
2.26
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
47.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 17.87% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 19.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 5.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 9.13% |
| High School Graduate | 50 | 19.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 7.22% |
| Some College | 59 | 22.43% |
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 | 224 | 176 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $115,781 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,333 | $73,125 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $7,727 | $7,955 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,904 | $40,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,558 | $0 | $33,510 |
| Some College | $33,846 | $0 | $33,269 |
$33,558
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$33,510
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.51% of Fairhaven residents speak only English, while 6.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 274 | 43 | 15.69% |
| Multiple | 41 | 11 | 26.83% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 4 | 18.18% |
17.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.08%
Male Poverty Rate
12.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairhaven is Multiple, with 26.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairhaven is White, with 15.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 63.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 62% |
| Some College | 19.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 25.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 86.67% |
| Female Employed | 6.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,500 | $84,145 |
| Households | $76,583 | $80,877 |
| Married Families | $76,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,125 | $74,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
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 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 9.89% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
70.97%
Born in Fairhaven
95.31%
Native Born
4.69%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.69%
Naturalized
95.31% of Fairhaven residents were born in the United States, with 70.97% having been born in California. 0% 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 | 398 | 29 | 7.86% |
| 2023 | 369 | 28 | 8.21% |
| 2022 | 341 | 83 | 32.17% |
| 2021 | 258 | 4 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 254 | 77 | 43.5% |
| 2019 | 177 | 32 | 22.07% |
| 2018 | 145 | -26 | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 171 | -10 | -5.52% |
| 2016 | 181 | -41 | -18.47% |
| 2015 | 222 | 0 | 0% |