Fairfax, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fairfax, Missouri had a total population of 702, the 448th largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $56,250, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Fairfax Quick Facts
How Fairfax Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 685 | 702 | +2.5% |
| Median household income | $54,107 | $56,250 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $91,500 | $90,500 | -1.1% |
How Fairfax Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Fairfax Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Atchison County
Cities Similar to Fairfax
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympian Village | 694 | $57,614 | $157,000 | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| Bella Villa | 691 | $59,583 | $161,800 | 23.8% | 9.4% |
| Bertrand | 732 | $54,688 | $86,300 | 10.7% | 20.1% |
| Jamesport | 709 | $49,583 | $83,800 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Ellsinore | 678 | $52,010 | $150,800 | 13.7% | 11.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 702, Fairfax'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
Fairfax is a small community located in Missouri, within Atchison County. The total population is 702. It ranks as the 448th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fairfax is 47.2 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fairfax is $56,250. This is 20% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $90,500. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Fairfax is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Fairfax has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.
Education
12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fairfax, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fairfax, Missouri?
Fairfax, Missouri has a population of 702 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fairfax, MO?
The median household income in Fairfax is $56,250, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, MO?
The poverty rate in Fairfax is 12.7%. This means approximately 89 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Fairfax, Missouri?
Fairfax's population is 87.9% White, 0.0% Black, 1.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fairfax, MO?
The median home value in Fairfax is $90,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Fairfax, Missouri?
12.1% of adults (25+) in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.