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 $117,239 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median age in Fairland is 37.3 years: 37.1 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,858 | 60.57% |
| White | 3,759 | 14.36% |
| Asian | 2,639 | 10.08% |
| Other race | 2,076 | 7.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,708 | 6.52% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.55% |
| 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 | 9,473 | 2.74 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Married | 4,133 | 3.6 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 2,849 | 1.14 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Female | 2,055 | 3.3 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 436 | 2.39 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
47.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 836 | 4.73% |
| Associates Degree | 980 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,656 | 26.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,357 | 18.98% |
| High School Graduate | 3,817 | 21.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 721 | 4.08% |
| Some College | 3,323 | 18.78% |
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 | 10,020 | 9,419 | 4,337 |
| White | 2,533 | 2,457 | 1,450 |
| Hispanic | 2,369 | 1,768 | 506 |
| Asian | 2,013 | 1,749 | 1,255 |
| Other Race | 1,371 | 1,071 | 239 |
| 2+ Races | 1,030 | 988 | 561 |
| Native American | 143 | 103 | 74 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,203 | $70,417 | $70,044 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,418 | $83,887 | $93,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,664 | $38,299 | $36,858 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,137 | $47,830 | $23,361 |
| Overall | $51,863 | $51,123 | $52,593 |
| Some College | $43,204 | $43,397 | $43,047 |
$51,863
Average Earnings
$51,123
Average Male
$52,593
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.76% of Fairland residents speak only English, while 43.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 14.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,792 | 1,873 | 11.86% |
| Hispanic | 3,448 | 563 | 16.33% |
| Other | 2,064 | 317 | 15.36% |
| Multiple | 1,686 | 154 | 9.13% |
| White | 2,885 | 88 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 2,639 | 85 | 3.22% |
| Native | 143 | 29 | 20.28% |
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.25%
Male Poverty Rate
10.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairland is Native, with 20.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairland is White, with 3.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.78% |
| Some College | 13.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 5.21% |
| Female Employed | 4.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,125 | $132,360 |
| Households | $87,924 | $117,239 |
| Married Families | $127,898 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,329 | $73,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
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
659
Number of Veterans
516
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 308 |
| Second Gulf War | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 178 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 18 to 34 | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 384 | 3.43% |
| White | 179 | 5.16% |
| Native American | 44 | 30.77% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 1.85% |
| Other Race | 17 | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
30.98%
Born in Fairland
61.68%
Native Born
38.32%
Foreign Born
14.41%
Non Citizen
23.92%
Naturalized
61.68% of Fairland residents were born in the United States, with 30.98% having been born in Maryland. 14.41% 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% |