Fair Play is a city located in Polk County Missouri. Fair Play has a 2024 population of 455. Fair Play is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 435 in 2020.
The average household income in Fair Play is $47,846 with a poverty rate of 29.15%. The median age in Fair Play is 46.8 years: 35.9 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fair Play was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 98.3% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 201 | 2.34 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Married | 71 | 2.94 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.38 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 60 | 2.05 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Male | 6 | 8.33 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
50.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 13.73% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 3.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 3.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 3.59% |
| High School Graduate | 159 | 51.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 65 | 21.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 252 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,417 | $0 | $90,417 |
| High School Graduate | $28,088 | $38,214 | $16,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,833 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $37,212 | $20,750 |
| Some College | $33,438 | $41,250 | $26,250 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$37,212
Average Male
$20,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.87% of Fair Play residents speak only English, while 1.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 137 | 29.65% |
29.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.72%
Male Poverty Rate
31.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fair Play is White, with 29.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fair Play is White, with 29.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36% |
| High School | 35.85% |
| Some College | 9.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 30% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,375 | $48,738 |
| Households | $37,125 | $47,846 |
| Married Families | $62,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,625 | $44,856 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 9.09% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
57.23%
Born in Fair Play
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fair Play residents were born in the United States, with 57.23% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 480 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 475 | 5 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 470 | 5 | 1.08% |
| 2026 | 465 | 5 | 1.09% |
| 2025 | 460 | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 455 | 5 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 450 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 450 | 9 | 2.04% |
| 2021 | 441 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 435 | -49 | -10.12% |
| 2019 | 484 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 485 | 7 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 478 | 5 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 473 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 472 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 470 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 471 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 472 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 475 | 0 | 0% |