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Fairfax, South Dakota - Basic Facts

The Town of Fairfax had a population of 105 as of July 1, 2020. Fairfax ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in South Dakota. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Fairfax is located at latitude 43.0275 and longitude -98.8884 in Gregory County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Fairfax encompass a land area of 0.3 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Gregory County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 1,949 feet.

The Town of Fairfax (GNIS ID: 1267386) has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.


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Fairfax, SD Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION

Total Population 105 (100%)
Population in Households 105 (100.0%)
Population in Families 84 (80.0%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 347
Diversity Index2 36
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $40,450
Average Household Income $62,184
% of Income for Mortgage4 0%
Per Capita Income $27,674
Wealth Index5 61
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 77 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 40 (51.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 18 (23.4%)
Vacant Housing Units 19 (24.7%)
Median Home Value $68,750
Average Home Value $89,024
Housing Affordability Index3 0
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 58
Average Household Size 1.81
Family Households 37
Average Family Size 2
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2020 2020-2025
Population -0.88% -0.77%
Households -0.8% -0.7%
Families 1.12% -1.11%
Median Household Income   0.87%
Per Capita Income   1.86%
Owner Occupied HU   -0.51%

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Fairfax, SD - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Fairfax to the other 393 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Dakota by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 284 28th
Population Density # 229 42nd
Median Household Income # 335 15th
Housing Affordability Index # 102 26th
Per Capita Income # 257 35th
Diversity Index # 60 85th

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