Fairmead is a CDP located in Madera County California. Fairmead has a 2024 population of 1,232. Fairmead is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually but its population has increased by 8.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,133 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairmead is $60,804 with a poverty rate of 28.06%. The median age in Fairmead is 31.9 years: 31.8 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 578 | 51.65% |
| White | 253 | 22.61% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 21.09% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 353 | 3.17 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 156 | 3.94 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.12 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 61 | 4.48 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 24 | 4.42 | 0 | 100 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 7.84% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 2.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 8.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 4.86% |
| High School Graduate | 179 | 28.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 232 | 36.36% |
| Some College | 80 | 12.54% |
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 | 414 | 178 | 22 |
| Other Race | 282 | 124 | 9 |
| White | 172 | 159 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 41 | 13 |
| Black | 43 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 29.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,333 | $37,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,625 | $35,208 | $37,778 |
| Some College | $54,150 | $0 | $53,400 |
$35,625
Average Earnings
$35,208
Average Male
$37,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.35% of Fairmead residents speak only English, while 62.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 895 | 286 | 31.96% |
| Other | 578 | 170 | 29.41% |
| Multiple | 236 | 86 | 36.44% |
| White | 172 | 19 | 11.05% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
28.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.16%
Male Poverty Rate
33.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmead is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmead is White, with 11.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.05% |
| Some College | 18.09% |
| High School | 2.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,528 | $59,391 |
| Households | $44,375 | $60,804 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $59,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
41.6%
Employment Rate
11.3%
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
56.84%
Born in Fairmead
70.78%
Native Born
29.22%
Foreign Born
19.57%
Non Citizen
9.65%
Naturalized
70.78% of Fairmead residents were born in the United States, with 56.84% having been born in California. 19.57% 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 | 1,232 | -16 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 1,248 | -15 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 1,263 | -119 | -8.61% |
| 2021 | 1,382 | 249 | 21.98% |
| 2020 | 1,133 | 28 | 2.53% |
| 2019 | 1,105 | -771 | -41.1% |
| 2018 | 1,876 | -129 | -6.43% |
| 2017 | 2,005 | 19 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 1,986 | -201 | -9.19% |
| 2015 | 2,187 | 204 | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 1,983 | 320 | 19.24% |
| 2013 | 1,663 | 54 | 3.36% |
| 2012 | 1,609 | 567 | 54.41% |
| 2011 | 1,042 | -405 | -27.99% |
| 2010 | 1,447 | 0 | 0% |