Demographics & People — Fair Oaks, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,030 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~34,700 |
| Median Age | 45.9 |
| Total Households | 12,946 |
| Family Households | 8,705 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3549 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24,425 |
| Black or African American | 699 |
| Asian | 1,415 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,429 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 8,203 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,239 |
| English | 5,015 |
| German | 4,724 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,507 |
| Irish | 3,652 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,106 |
| European | 2,562 |
| Italian | 1,401 |
| American | 1,113 |
Language
| English Only | 26,364 |
| Spanish | 1,597 |
| Population 5+ | 30,612 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,196 |
| Population 18+ | 26,580 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fair Oaks, California.