Demographics & People — Fairfax, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,865 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.5 |
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| Total Households | 985 |
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| Family Households | 808 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1728 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,523 |
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| Black or African American | 83 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 157 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 829 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 777 |
| Irish | 427 |
| American | 307 |
| Other groups | 302 |
| Czech | 287 |
| English | 210 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| Norwegian | 105 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 95 |
Language
| English Only | 2,414 |
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| Spanish | 43 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,579 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 177 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,008 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fairfax, Iowa.
