Fair Oaks, CA Demographics

A map of Fair Oaks's Population by Race

Fair Oaks, California had a population of 32,514 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 2.3% Black, 5.2% Asian, 12.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fair Oaks, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Fair Oaks is the 252nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fair Oaks's White Population

23,504 residents of Fair Oaks identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Fair Oaks considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fair Oaks is ranked #509 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fair Oaks is more White than neighboring Gold River (64.4% White), Citrus Heights (64.5% White), Rancho Cordova (44.7% White), and Carmichael (63.8% White). Fair Oaks is less White than neighboring Orangevale (73.8% White).

Fair Oaks's Black Population

732 residents of Fair Oaks identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fair Oaks roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fair Oaks is ranked #386 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fair Oaks is more Black than neighboring Orangevale (1.5% Black). Fair Oaks is less Black than neighboring Gold River (2.4% Black), Citrus Heights (3.6% Black), Rancho Cordova (8.9% Black), and Carmichael (5.1% Black).

Fair Oaks's Asian Population

1,677 residents of Fair Oaks identify as Asian, or 5.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fair Oaks slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fair Oaks is ranked #463 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fair Oaks is more Asian than neighboring Orangevale (3.5% Asian), and Citrus Heights (4% Asian). Fair Oaks is less Asian than neighboring Gold River (18.2% Asian), Rancho Cordova (15.3% Asian), and Carmichael (7.4% Asian).

Fair Oaks's Hispanic Population

4,128 residents of Fair Oaks identify as Hispanic, or 12.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fair Oaks considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fair Oaks is ranked #1123 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fair Oaks is more Hispanic than neighboring Gold River (8.4% Hispanic). Fair Oaks is less Hispanic than neighboring Orangevale (13.1% Hispanic), Citrus Heights (19.6% Hispanic), Rancho Cordova (21.6% Hispanic), and Carmichael (14.7% Hispanic).

Fair Oaks's Native American/Other Population

401 residents of Fair Oaks identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fair Oaks roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fair Oaks is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fair Oaks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gold River (0.8% Native American/Other). Fair Oaks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orangevale (1.5% Native American/Other), Citrus Heights (1.6% Native American/Other), Rancho Cordova (2.3% Native American/Other), and Carmichael (1.6% Native American/Other).

Fair Oaks's Multiracial Population

2,072 residents of Fair Oaks identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fair Oaks roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fair Oaks is ranked #369 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fair Oaks is more Multiracial than neighboring Gold River (5.8% Multiracial). Fair Oaks is less Multiracial than neighboring Orangevale (6.7% Multiracial), Citrus Heights (6.6% Multiracial), Rancho Cordova (7.1% Multiracial), and Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.