Fairfax is a town located in Gregory County South Dakota. Fairfax has a 2024 population of 102. Fairfax is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 98 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfax is $56,572 with a poverty rate of 16.3%. The median age in Fairfax is 45.3 years: 32.5 years for males, and 53.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 98.52% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 68 | 1.99 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 40 | 1.15 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Married | 27 | 3.15 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 8.7% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 17.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 9.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 39 | 42.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 15 | 16.3% |
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 | 90 | 80 | 10 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,083 | $0 | $46,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $0 | $21,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,438 | $33,750 | $33,125 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$33,438
Average Earnings
$33,750
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.83% of Fairfax residents speak only English, while 10.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 22 | 16.54% |
16.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
12%
Male Poverty Rate
18.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is White, with 16.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfax is White, with 16.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| Some College | 25.81% |
| High School | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 19.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,333 | $64,925 |
| Households | $41,250 | $56,572 |
| Married Families | $68,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $50,065 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
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
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 2.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
68.89%
Born in Fairfax
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.52% of Fairfax residents were born in the United States, with 68.89% having been born in South Dakota. 1.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 107 | 1 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 106 | 1 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 105 | 1 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 104 | 1 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 103 | 1 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 102 | 1 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 101 | 2 | 2.02% |
| 2022 | 99 | 1 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 98 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 98 | -18 | -15.52% |
| 2019 | 116 | -1 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 117 | 1 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 116 | 1 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 115 | 1 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 114 | -2 | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 116 | 1 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 115 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 115 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 115 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 115 | 0 | 0% |