Fairforest is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Fairforest has a 2024 population of 1,615. Fairforest is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually but its population has increased by 8.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,484 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairforest is $60,478 with a poverty rate of 22.44%. The median age in Fairforest is 43.4 years: 46.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairforest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 69.74% |
| Other race | 194 | 11.93% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 10.64% |
| Asian | 119 | 7.32% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.31% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 550 | 2.95 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 245 | 2.97 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Married | 194 | 2.95 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 93 | 2.87 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 18 | 3.06 | 0 | 100 |
2.4
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 12.46% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 14.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.45% |
| High School Graduate | 466 | 35.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 286 | 21.87% |
| Some College | 190 | 14.53% |
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 | 761 | 518 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 348 | 168 | 0 |
| Other Race | 159 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| Black | 75 | 49 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 | $28,705 | $0 | $28,556 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $66,139 | $67,028 | $16,364 |
| Overall | $53,625 | $61,964 | $28,861 |
| Some College | $59,012 | $61,696 | $43,511 |
$53,625
Average Earnings
$61,964
Average Male
$28,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.31% of Fairforest residents speak only English, while 33.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 880 | 223 | 25.34% |
| Hispanic | 447 | 141 | 31.54% |
22.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.32%
Male Poverty Rate
31.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairforest is Hispanic, with 31.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairforest is White, with 25.34% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 68.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.34% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,250 | $53,259 |
| Households | $49,650 | $60,478 |
| Married Families | $59,896 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $59,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
59.84%
Born in Fairforest
71.83%
Native Born
28.17%
Foreign Born
22.2%
Non Citizen
5.97%
Naturalized
71.83% of Fairforest residents were born in the United States, with 59.84% having been born in South Carolina. 22.2% 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 | 1,615 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,620 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 1,626 | 61 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 1,565 | 81 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 1,484 | -55 | -3.57% |
| 2019 | 1,539 | -105 | -6.39% |
| 2018 | 1,644 | -323 | -16.42% |
| 2017 | 1,967 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,956 | -134 | -6.41% |
| 2015 | 2,090 | 362 | 20.95% |
| 2014 | 1,728 | 588 | 51.58% |
| 2013 | 1,140 | -222 | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 1,362 | -669 | -32.94% |
| 2011 | 2,031 | 338 | 19.96% |
| 2010 | 1,693 | 0 | 0% |