Fairfax, SD Demographics

A map of Fairfax's Population by Race

Fairfax, South Dakota had a population of 96 in 2020. It was 96.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.1% 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 486 places in South Dakota, Fairfax is the 327th 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

93 residents of Fairfax identify as White, or 96.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfax larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Fairfax is ranked #65 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more White than neighboring Bonesteel (75.2% White), Anoka (90% White), Butte (92.7% White), St. Charles (93.3% White), and Naper (91% White).

Fairfax's Black Population

0 residents of Fairfax identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Fairfax is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is less Black than neighboring Bonesteel (0.8% Black).

Fairfax's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairfax identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Fairfax is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Fairfax identify as Hispanic, or 0.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Fairfax is ranked #389 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonesteel (1.6% Hispanic), Butte (2.8% Hispanic), and Naper (1.1% Hispanic).

Fairfax's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Fairfax identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfax slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Fairfax is ranked #281 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Charles (0% Native American/Other). Fairfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonesteel (19.4% Native American/Other), Anoka (10% Native American/Other), Butte (2.4% Native American/Other), and Naper (2.2% Native American/Other).

Fairfax's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Fairfax identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfax roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Fairfax is ranked #294 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fairfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Anoka (0% Multiracial). Fairfax is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonesteel (3.1% Multiracial), St. Charles (6.7% Multiracial), and Naper (5.6% Multiracial).

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