Fairview, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 371, 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 Missouri, within Newton County. The total population is 371. It ranks as the 592nd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairview is 37.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 29.4% of the population under 18, Fairview has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairview is $67,083. This is 5% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 23.5%. This is 485% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $105,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Fairview is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairview is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.7% vs 5.2%).

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 77.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairview, 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.