Fairfax, CA Demographics
A map of Fairfax's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,815 | 76.5% |
Hispanic | 878 | 11.5% |
Multiracial | 495 | 6.5% |
Asian | 232 | 3.1% |
Black | 94 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 91 | 1.2% |
Fairfax, California had a population of 7,605 in 2020. It was 76.5% White, 1.2% Black, 3.1% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairfax, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfax is the 552nd 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).
Fairfax's White Population
5,815 residents of Fairfax identify as White, or 76.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfax considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfax is ranked #351 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more White than neighboring Lucas Valley-Marinwood (74.3% White). Fairfax is less White than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (83.8% White), San Anselmo (78.9% White), Ross (87.8% White), and Woodacre (83.7% White).
Fairfax's Black Population
94 residents of Fairfax identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfax is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Black than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0.3% Black), San Anselmo (0.8% Black), Ross (0% Black), Woodacre (0.3% Black), and Lucas Valley-Marinwood (1% Black).
Fairfax's Asian Population
232 residents of Fairfax identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfax slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfax is ranked #644 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Asian than neighboring Ross (1.7% Asian), and Woodacre (2% Asian). Fairfax is less Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (3.7% Asian), San Anselmo (3.4% Asian), and Lucas Valley-Marinwood (7.6% Asian).
Fairfax's Hispanic Population
878 residents of Fairfax identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfax considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfax is ranked #1179 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Hispanic than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (6% Hispanic), San Anselmo (9.2% Hispanic), Ross (5.6% Hispanic), Woodacre (6.9% Hispanic), and Lucas Valley-Marinwood (9.4% Hispanic).
Fairfax's Native American/Other Population
91 residents of Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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, Fairfax is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0.5% Native American/Other), San Anselmo (1.1% Native American/Other), Ross (0.8% Native American/Other), Woodacre (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lucas Valley-Marinwood (1% Native American/Other).
Fairfax's Multiracial Population
495 residents of Fairfax identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfax is ranked #354 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (5.7% Multiracial), and Ross (4.1% Multiracial). Fairfax is less Multiracial than neighboring San Anselmo (6.7% Multiracial), and Lucas Valley-Marinwood (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.