Fairview, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 306, 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 Indiana. The total population is 306. It ranks as the 607th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairview is 29.3 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 45.4% of the population under 18, Fairview has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.8% 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 $40,114. This is 44% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 72.6%. This is 488% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Fairview, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 95% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.2x, Fairview is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Fairview was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairview, Indiana 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 Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.