Fairplains is a CDP located in Wilkes County North Carolina. Fairplains has a 2024 population of 1,640. Fairplains is currently declining at a rate of -2.09% annually and its population has decreased by -6.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,757 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairplains is $43,201 with a poverty rate of 45.74%. The median age in Fairplains is 53.6 years: 51.5 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairplains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,349 | 78.94% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 10.88% |
| Black or African American | 167 | 9.77% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.41% |
| 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 | 759 | 2.23 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.23 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Married | 282 | 2.66 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 97 | 4.62 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 12 | 3.33 | 0 | 100 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 20.72% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 7.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 11.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.31% |
| High School Graduate | 470 | 36.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 10.71% |
| Some College | 181 | 13.94% |
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 | 985 | 674 | 141 |
| Black | 164 | 153 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 56 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,442 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $15,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,250 | $30,104 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,708 | $35,268 | $0 |
| Some College | $46,917 | $37,119 | $52,228 |
$32,708
Average Earnings
$35,268
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.33% of Fairplains residents speak only English, while 12.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,267 | 469 | 37.02% |
| Multiple | 186 | 169 | 90.86% |
| Hispanic | 265 | 169 | 63.77% |
| Black | 164 | 141 | 85.98% |
45.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.03%
Male Poverty Rate
48.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairplains is Multiple, with 90.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairplains is White, with 37.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.78% |
| High School | 36.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.03% |
| Some College | 12.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.77% |
| Male Employed | 21.94% |
| Female Employed | 0.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,092 | $51,506 |
| Households | $37,261 | $43,201 |
| Married Families | $48,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,654 | $30,892 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
246
Number of Veterans
233
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 20.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.2%
Labor Force Participation
30.7%
Employment Rate
19.5%
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
71.09%
Born in Fairplains
93.15%
Native Born
6.85%
Foreign Born
4.21%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
93.15% of Fairplains residents were born in the United States, with 71.09% having been born in North Carolina. 4.21% 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 | 1,640 | -35 | -2.09% |
| 2023 | 1,675 | -34 | -1.99% |
| 2022 | 1,709 | 118 | 7.42% |
| 2021 | 1,591 | -166 | -9.45% |
| 2020 | 1,757 | -308 | -14.92% |
| 2019 | 2,065 | -107 | -4.93% |
| 2018 | 2,172 | 54 | 2.55% |
| 2017 | 2,118 | -130 | -5.78% |
| 2016 | 2,248 | 67 | 3.07% |
| 2015 | 2,181 | -48 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 2,229 | 169 | 8.2% |
| 2013 | 2,060 | -229 | -10% |
| 2012 | 2,289 | 170 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 2,119 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 2,120 | 0 | 0% |