Fairwood is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Fairwood has a 2024 population of 8,090. Fairwood is currently growing at a rate of 2.77% annually and its population has increased by 19.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,780 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairwood is $215,801 with a poverty rate of 2.05%. The median age in Fairwood is 39.5 years: 33.6 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,166 | 80.57% |
| Asian | 666 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 484 | 6.32% |
| White | 337 | 4.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,420 | 3.16 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Married | 1,618 | 3.32 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 398 | 2.62 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Female | 322 | 3.18 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Male | 82 | 2.54 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
93.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 1.89% |
| Associates Degree | 329 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,696 | 34.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,809 | 37.21% |
| High School Graduate | 506 | 10.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 1.01% |
| Some College | 381 | 7.84% |
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 | 3,826 | 3,724 | 2,893 |
| Asian | 493 | 454 | 291 |
| 2+ Races | 284 | 284 | 183 |
| White | 246 | 246 | 138 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 75.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,795 | $111,493 | $98,041 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,083 | $172,829 | $107,245 |
| High School Graduate | $60,739 | $85,606 | $36,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $98,660 | $110,733 | $94,545 |
| Some College | $0 | $71,324 | $0 |
$98,660
Average Earnings
$110,733
Average Male
$94,545
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.9% of Fairwood residents speak only English, while 18.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,574 | 76 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 666 | 42 | 6.31% |
| Multiple | 484 | 20 | 4.13% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 7 | 11.11% |
2.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.35%
Male Poverty Rate
2.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairwood is Hispanic, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairwood is Black, with 1.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.16% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $215,703 | $227,897 |
| Households | $191,304 | $215,801 |
| Married Families | $238,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $119,821 | $141,025 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
404
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 327 |
| First Gulf War | 187 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 273 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 373 | 8.87% |
| White | 20 | 7.52% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.4%
Labor Force Participation
79.2%
Employment Rate
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
26.75%
Born in Fairwood
82.12%
Native Born
17.88%
Foreign Born
4.91%
Non Citizen
12.96%
Naturalized
82.12% of Fairwood residents were born in the United States, with 26.75% having been born in Maryland. 4.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,090 | 218 | 2.77% |
| 2023 | 7,872 | 219 | 2.86% |
| 2022 | 7,653 | 200 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 7,453 | 673 | 9.93% |
| 2020 | 6,780 | 519 | 8.29% |
| 2019 | 6,261 | 177 | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 6,084 | 322 | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 5,762 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,756 | 49 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 5,707 | 458 | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 5,249 | 241 | 4.81% |
| 2013 | 5,008 | 224 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4,784 | 304 | 6.79% |
| 2011 | 4,480 | -551 | -10.95% |
| 2010 | 5,031 | 0 | 0% |