Fairland town, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Fairland town is a small community located in Oklahoma. The total population is 1,234. It ranks as the 208th most populous out of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairland town is 36.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 36.9 years. 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 Fairland town is $42,083. This is 34% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $87,000. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Fairland town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairland town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairland town, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. For official data, visit data.census.gov.