Fairview, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 796, Fairview's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fairview is a small community located in Alabama, within Cullman County. The total population is 796. It ranks as the 359th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairview is 33.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 30.5% of the population under 18, Fairview has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairview is $56,250. This is 12% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 111% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $257,700. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairview is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairview, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.