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 $48,246 with a poverty rate of 32.35%. The median age in Fairplains is 49 years: 51.1 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairplains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 75.64% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 118 | 6.29% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 781 | 2.38 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 341 | 3.16 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 323 | 1.1 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Female | 108 | 3.59 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Male | 9 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 21.82% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 12.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 156 | 12.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 0.77% |
| High School Graduate | 378 | 29.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 7.17% |
| Some College | 215 | 16.58% |
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 | 1,006 | 722 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 166 | 92 | 33 |
| Black | 118 | 100 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 49 | 33 | 33 |
| 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 | $43,935 | $45,227 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,521 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,116 | $31,116 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,000 | $36,538 | $0 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $0 | $53,194 |
$35,000
Average Earnings
$36,538
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.46% of Fairplains residents speak only English, while 18.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,354 | 340 | 25.11% |
| Hispanic | 391 | 240 | 61.38% |
| Multiple | 212 | 138 | 65.09% |
| Other | 118 | 102 | 86.44% |
| Black | 118 | 25 | 21.19% |
32.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.73%
Male Poverty Rate
33.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairplains is Other, with 86.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairplains is Black, with 21.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 32.53% |
| Some College | 14.59% |
| High School | 14.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.27% |
| Male Employed | 18% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,591 | $53,526 |
| Households | $36,586 | $48,246 |
| Married Families | $48,163 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,890 | $37,873 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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
191
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 15.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.8%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
72.44%
Born in Fairplains
91.15%
Native Born
8.85%
Foreign Born
6.34%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
91.15% of Fairplains residents were born in the United States, with 72.44% having been born in North Carolina. 6.34% 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% |