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 $93,158 with a poverty rate of 10.65%. The median age in Fairhaven is 54.4 years: 57.2 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairhaven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 82.48% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 11.78% |
| Other race | 17 | 5.41% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.32% |
| 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 | 137 | 2.19 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 74 | 2.14 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.96 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Female | 7 | 2.57 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 4 | 5.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.21
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 15.74% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 20.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19 | 8.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 12.77% |
| High School Graduate | 29 | 12.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 5.96% |
| Some College | 57 | 24.26% |
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 | 210 | 172 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 23.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,042 | $0 | $81,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,625 | $67,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,625 | $40,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $58,250 | $34,625 |
| Some College | $0 | $88,333 | $35,673 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$58,250
Average Male
$34,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.55% of Fairhaven residents speak only English, while 5.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 27 | 10.51% |
| Multiple | 33 | 4 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2 | 6.9% |
10.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.53%
Male Poverty Rate
10.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairhaven is Multiple, with 12.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairhaven is Hispanic, with 6.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 55.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.29% |
| Some College | 9.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,516 | $87,226 |
| Households | $79,453 | $93,158 |
| Married Families | $77,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $103,194 | $100,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
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
22
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 8.37% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
73.25%
Born in Fairhaven
96.18%
Native Born
3.82%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.82%
Naturalized
96.18% of Fairhaven residents were born in the United States, with 73.25% 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% |