Fairland, MD

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    26,231
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.5
    3.22% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.4%
    3.38% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $98,800
    12.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $477,300
    8.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    14,151
    0.726% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fairland, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    85.2% of the residents in Fairland, MD are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Fairland, MD was $477,300, and the homeownership rate was 46%.

    Most people in Fairland, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairland, MD was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMarylandMontgomery County, MDWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVEast Montgomery County--Fairland, Colesville & White Oak PUMA, MDNorth Prince George's County--Laurel, Greenbelt & Beltsville PUMA, MD

    Population & Diversity

    Fairland, MD is home to a population of 26.2k people, from which 85.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 38.9% of Fairland, MD residents were born outside of the country (10.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.14 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.2k people) in Fairland, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    85.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    85.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 85.2% of Fairland, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fairland, MD was 85.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairland, MD
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      15.2k ± 1.64k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.96k ± 534
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      2.26k ± 527
    16.7%
    Hispanic Population
    4.38k people

    In 2024, there were 5.14 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.2k people) in Fairland, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.7% of the people in Fairland, MD are hispanic (4.38k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fairland, MD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      133,677 ± 8,879 people
    2. India
      61,989 ± 6,082 people
    3. Nigeria
      50,832 ± 5,513 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    38.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    10.2k people
    37.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    9.73k people

    As of 2024, 38.9% of Fairland, MD residents (10.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairland, MD was 37.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      250 ± 128
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      226 ± 127
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      130 ± 110

    Fairland, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fairland, MD.

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    Health

    93% of the population of Fairland, MD has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.02%
    Uninsured
    43.7%
    Employer Coverage
    25.1%
    Medicaid
    10.1%
    Medicare
    13.1%
    Non-Group
    1.01%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairland, MD grew by 10.9% from 6.33% to 7.02%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fairland, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Fairland, MD employs 14.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fairland, MD were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,060 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,853 people), and Public Administration (1,234 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($111,397), Finance & Insurance ($110,089), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,152).

    Employment

    Occupations

    14.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,178
    0.726%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairland, MD grew at a rate of 0.726%, from 14k employees to 14.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairland, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,501 people), Management Occupations (1,396 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1,299 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairland, MD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    14.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,178
    0.726%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairland, MD grew at a rate of 0.726%, from 14k employees to 14.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairland, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,060 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,853 people), and Public Administration (1,234 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairland, MD, though some of these residents may live in Fairland, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,636
    Median earning men ± $13,143
    $55,675
    Median earning women ± $9,535

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($116,660), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,500), and Information ($81,780).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($105,750), Public Administration ($87,022), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,875).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    0.617%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (62.6%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (1.09%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Maryland

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    Chris Van Hollen
    Senator from Maryland3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Senator from Maryland1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fairland, MD was $477,300 in 2024, which is 1.43 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $440,800 to $477,300, a 8.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairland, MD is 46%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fairland, MD have an average commute time of 35 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairland, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $477,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$53,920
    $4,359
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$537

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fairland, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fairland, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    46%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46% of the housing units in Fairland, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fairland, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $98,800
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,410
    9.49k
    Number of Households
    ± 878

    In 2024, the median household income of the 9.49k households in Fairland, MD grew to $98,800 from the previous year's value of $87,924.

    The following chart displays the households in Fairland, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairland, MD is from Maryland.
    0.448
    2024 Wage GINI in Maryland
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

    In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (63.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.5%)
    3. Carpooled (10.1%)

    In 2024, 63.3% of workers in Fairland, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.5%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    35 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fairland, MD have a longer commute time (35 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.86% of the workforce in Fairland, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Fairland, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Fairland, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fairland, MD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairland, MD (2.72k out of 26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fairland, MD is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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