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 $220,007 with a poverty rate of 3.28%. The median age in Fairwood is 40.7 years: 36.1 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,595 | 81.34% |
| Asian | 584 | 7.2% |
| White | 450 | 5.55% |
| Two or more races | 428 | 5.28% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,577 | 3.14 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Married | 1,827 | 3.15 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 330 | 2.95 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Female | 306 | 3.56 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Male | 114 | 2.39 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
91.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 1.41% |
| Associates Degree | 326 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,771 | 32.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,172 | 39.88% |
| High School Graduate | 636 | 11.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 0.97% |
| Some College | 412 | 7.56% |
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 | 4,370 | 4,263 | 3,163 |
| Asian | 440 | 417 | 262 |
| White | 334 | 334 | 285 |
| 2+ Races | 239 | 239 | 182 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 85 | 72 |
| Other Race | 51 | 51 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $102,727 | $113,250 | $101,601 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,359 | $168,750 | $112,157 |
| High School Graduate | $52,434 | $0 | $51,908 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $103,125 | $112,669 | $102,274 |
| Some College | $83,348 | $0 | $116,078 |
$103,125
Average Earnings
$112,669
Average Male
$102,274
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.16% of Fairwood residents speak only English, while 20.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,003 | 179 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 584 | 40 | 6.85% |
| Multiple | 428 | 20 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 7 | 5.93% |
3.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.05%
Male Poverty Rate
3.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairwood is Asian, with 6.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairwood is Black, with 2.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $217,118 | $229,375 |
| Households | $191,319 | $220,007 |
| Married Families | $248,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $124,196 | $141,325 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.1%
Male Marriage Rate
61.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
529
Number of Veterans
274
Male Veterans
255
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 418 |
| First Gulf War | 225 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 314 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 485 | 10.41% |
| White | 44 | 12.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.9%
Labor Force Participation
78.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
20.07%
Born in Fairwood
78.01%
Native Born
21.99%
Foreign Born
9.53%
Non Citizen
12.46%
Naturalized
78.01% of Fairwood residents were born in the United States, with 20.07% having been born in Maryland. 9.53% 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 | 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% |