Fairfax, IA Demographics
A map of Fairfax's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,581 | 91.3% |
Multiracial | 93 | 3.3% |
Hispanic | 77 | 2.7% |
Black | 41 | 1.4% |
Asian | 31 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.2% |
Fairfax, Iowa had a population of 2,828 in 2020. It was 91.3% White, 1.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.3% 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 1,028 places in Iowa, Fairfax is the 126th 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
2,581 residents of Fairfax identify as White, or 91.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfax slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Fairfax is ranked #661 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more White than neighboring Cedar Rapids (76.4% White). Fairfax is less White than neighboring Walford (93.5% White), Atkins (95.5% White), Swisher (93.8% White), and Palo (93% White).
Fairfax's Black Population
41 residents of Fairfax identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Fairfax is ranked #138 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Black than neighboring Walford (0.4% Black), Atkins (0.3% Black), Swisher (1% Black), and Palo (1.1% Black). Fairfax is less Black than neighboring Cedar Rapids (10.3% Black).
Fairfax's Asian Population
31 residents of Fairfax identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Fairfax is ranked #114 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Asian than neighboring Walford (0.3% Asian), Atkins (0.1% Asian), Swisher (0.1% Asian), and Palo (0.6% Asian). Fairfax is less Asian than neighboring Cedar Rapids (2.7% Asian).
Fairfax's Hispanic Population
77 residents of Fairfax identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Fairfax is ranked #474 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Hispanic than neighboring Walford (1.8% Hispanic), Atkins (0.7% Hispanic), Swisher (1.5% Hispanic), and Palo (2.1% Hispanic). Fairfax is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Rapids (4.7% Hispanic).
Fairfax's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Fairfax identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Fairfax is ranked #529 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atkins (0.1% Native American/Other), and Palo (0.1% Native American/Other). Fairfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walford (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cedar Rapids (0.8% Native American/Other).
Fairfax's Multiracial Population
93 residents of Fairfax identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Fairfax is ranked #326 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Atkins (3.2% Multiracial), and Palo (3.1% Multiracial). Fairfax is less Multiracial than neighboring Walford (3.5% Multiracial), Cedar Rapids (5% Multiracial), and Swisher (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.