Fairfax, SC Demographics
A map of Fairfax's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,187 | 78.9% |
White | 268 | 17.8% |
Multiracial | 19 | 1.3% |
Asian | 12 | 0.8% |
Hispanic | 11 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 8 | 0.5% |
Fairfax, South Carolina had a population of 1,505 in 2020. It was 17.8% White, 78.9% Black, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.3% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Fairfax is the 225th 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
268 residents of Fairfax identify as White, or 17.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfax considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Fairfax is ranked #437 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more White than neighboring Allendale (9.9% White), and Gifford (5.1% White). Fairfax is less White than neighboring Brunson (57.3% White), Sycamore (64.6% White), and Ulmer (60% White).
Fairfax's Black Population
1,187 residents of Fairfax identify as Black, or 78.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfax considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Fairfax is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Black than neighboring Brunson (35.5% Black), Sycamore (27.2% Black), and Ulmer (35.4% Black). Fairfax is less Black than neighboring Allendale (85.7% Black), and Gifford (92.2% Black).
Fairfax's Asian Population
12 residents of Fairfax identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Fairfax is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Asian than neighboring Brunson (0% Asian), Sycamore (0% Asian), Allendale (0.1% Asian), Gifford (0.4% Asian), and Ulmer (0% Asian).
Fairfax's Hispanic Population
11 residents of Fairfax identify as Hispanic, or 0.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfax slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Fairfax is ranked #452 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is less Hispanic than neighboring Brunson (2.3% Hispanic), Sycamore (2% Hispanic), Allendale (2% Hispanic), Gifford (1.9% Hispanic), and Ulmer (1.5% Hispanic).
Fairfax's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Fairfax identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Fairfax is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gifford (0% Native American/Other), and Ulmer (0% Native American/Other). Fairfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brunson (0.7% Native American/Other), Sycamore (2.7% Native American/Other), and Allendale (0.7% Native American/Other).
Fairfax's Multiracial Population
19 residents of Fairfax identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Fairfax is ranked #445 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fairfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Gifford (0.4% Multiracial). Fairfax is less Multiracial than neighboring Brunson (4.2% Multiracial), Sycamore (3.4% Multiracial), Allendale (1.4% Multiracial), and Ulmer (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.