Fairfax: Demographics & People
About 7,516 people live in Fairfax, in 3,265 households. Median age 48.7 years. (1.3y older than Marin County; 10.8y older than California). Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. 53% of households are family-led.
- 2.3 people per household.
- 47% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 7,516; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 262,321 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 7,516 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 48.7y is 9.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 48.7 years (vs California 37.9y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 7,516 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 3.2% |
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| Black population | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.8% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.3% |
Households & Family Composition
3,265 households. 53% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 1,741 households |
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| Households that are families | 53.3% |
| Total households | 3,265 households |