Fair Play is a CDP located in Oconee County South Carolina. Fair Play has a 2024 population of 555. Fair Play is currently declining at a rate of -1.77% annually but its population has increased by 96.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 282 in 2020.
The average household income in Fair Play is $111,589 with a poverty rate of 28.55%. The median age in Fair Play is 51.1 years: 49.6 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fair Play was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 94.98% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.42% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 239 | 2.42 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Married | 217 | 2.56 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Non Family | 22 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
98.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 9.5% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 4.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 16.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 7.69% |
| High School Graduate | 156 | 35.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 119 | 26.92% |
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 | 415 | 373 | 94 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,894 | $81,118 | $51,339 |
| Some College | $80,428 | $81,974 | $36,681 |
$78,894
Average Earnings
$81,118
Average Male
$51,339
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Fair Play residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 165 | 30.05% |
28.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.49%
Male Poverty Rate
26.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fair Play is White, with 30.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fair Play is White, with 30.05% 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 31.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78.57% |
| High School | 21.79% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,580 | $111,776 |
| Households | $113,466 | $111,589 |
| Married Families | $113,580 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
89.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
89.8%
Male Marriage Rate
89.3%
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
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 18.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
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
39.62%
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 39.62% having been born in South Carolina. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 555 | -10 | -1.77% |
| 2023 | 565 | -9 | -1.57% |
| 2022 | 574 | 254 | 79.38% |
| 2021 | 320 | 38 | 13.48% |
| 2020 | 282 | -192 | -40.51% |
| 2019 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 475 | -51 | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 526 | -100 | -15.97% |
| 2016 | 626 | -19 | -2.95% |
| 2015 | 645 | -29 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 674 | 85 | 14.43% |
| 2013 | 589 | -148 | -20.08% |
| 2012 | 737 | 284 | 62.69% |
| 2011 | 453 | -234 | -34.06% |
| 2010 | 687 | 0 | 0% |