Fairland is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. Fairland has a 2024 population of 26,371. Fairland is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,649 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairland is $113,420 with a poverty rate of 10.95%. The median age in Fairland is 36.7 years: 36.4 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,766 | 60.67% |
| White | 3,759 | 14.46% |
| Asian | 3,084 | 11.87% |
| Other race | 1,851 | 7.12% |
| Two or more races | 1,501 | 5.78% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,254 | 2.78 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Married | 4,126 | 3.5 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 2,438 | 1.12 | 36 | 64 |
| Female | 2,204 | 3.34 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Male | 486 | 2.48 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
46.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 830 | 4.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,327 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,409 | 25.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,168 | 18.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,578 | 20.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 614 | 3.57% |
| Some College | 3,259 | 18.96% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,911 | 9,385 | 4,254 |
| White | 2,372 | 2,284 | 1,275 |
| Asian | 2,184 | 1,864 | 1,165 |
| Hispanic | 2,165 | 1,676 | 513 |
| Other Race | 1,120 | 912 | 207 |
| 2+ Races | 954 | 900 | 556 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 58.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,615 | $69,352 | $59,879 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,917 | $85,375 | $84,667 |
| High School Graduate | $36,030 | $36,711 | $35,505 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,846 | $44,275 | $20,303 |
| Overall | $51,531 | $55,847 | $48,495 |
| Some College | $45,995 | $58,208 | $42,441 |
$51,531
Average Earnings
$55,847
Average Male
$48,495
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.86% of Fairland residents speak only English, while 40.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,697 | 2,082 | 13.26% |
| Hispanic | 3,317 | 507 | 15.28% |
| Other | 1,840 | 224 | 12.17% |
| Multiple | 1,490 | 139 | 9.33% |
| Asian | 3,067 | 129 | 4.21% |
| White | 2,811 | 117 | 4.16% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100% |
10.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.39%
Male Poverty Rate
11.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairland is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairland is White, with 4.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.07% |
| High School | 13.61% |
| Some College | 10.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.62% |
| Male Employed | 5.37% |
| Female Employed | 4.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,949 | $123,171 |
| Households | $91,265 | $113,420 |
| Married Families | $124,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,689 | $76,128 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
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
674
Number of Veterans
486
Male Veterans
188
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 294 |
| Second Gulf War | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 251 |
| 75+ | 133 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 428 | 3.89% |
| White | 191 | 5.53% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 3.41% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
32.64%
Born in Fairland
64.57%
Native Born
35.43%
Foreign Born
13.83%
Non Citizen
21.6%
Naturalized
64.57% of Fairland residents were born in the United States, with 32.64% having been born in Maryland. 13.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,371 | 192 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 26,179 | 192 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 25,987 | 663 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 25,324 | -325 | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 25,649 | 429 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 25,220 | 389 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 24,831 | 605 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 24,226 | 25 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 24,201 | 528 | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 23,673 | -454 | -1.88% |
| 2014 | 24,127 | 433 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 23,694 | -373 | -1.55% |
| 2012 | 24,067 | 448 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 23,619 | -62 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 23,681 | 0 | 0% |