Fairborn, OH

Census Place

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2024 Population
34,534
US Senator
Bernie Moreno
Republican Party
US Senator
Jon Husted
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
35.7
2% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
13.7%
10.5% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$61,751
10.3% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$175,000
3.18% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
18,056
2.88% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Fairborn, OH 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.

97.9% of the residents in Fairborn, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fairborn, OH are Wright State University-Main Campus (2,712 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Fairborn, OH was $175,000, and the homeownership rate was 51.2%.

Most people in Fairborn, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairborn, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fairborn, OH is home to a population of 34.5k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.86% of Fairborn, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.68k people).

In 2024, there were 8.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.6k people) in Fairborn, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.78k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%
2024 Citizenship
97.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.9% of Fairborn, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fairborn, OH was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairborn, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    26.6k ± 969
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.11k ± 733
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.78k ± 569
2.85%
Hispanic Population
983 people

In 2024, there were 8.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.6k people) in Fairborn, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.78k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.85% of the people in Fairborn, OH are hispanic (983 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,106 ± 6,295 people
  2. Mexico
    45,962 ± 5,253 people
  3. China
    32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.86%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.68k people
5.14%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.78k people

As of 2024, 4.86% of Fairborn, OH residents (1.68k 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 Fairborn, OH was 5.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,063 ± 307
  2. Vietnam
    697 ± 161
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    458 ± 173

Fairborn, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Fairborn, OH employs 18.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fairborn, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,017 people), Retail Trade (2,300 people), and Manufacturing (1,970 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($81,381), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,557), and Information ($65,427).

Employment

Occupations

18.1k
2024 Value
± 1,187
2.88%
1 Year growth
± 8.97%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairborn, OH grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 17.6k employees to 18.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairborn, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,565 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,483 people), and Management Occupations (1,458 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairborn, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.1k
2024 Value
± 1,187
2.88%
1 Year growth
± 8.97%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairborn, OH grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 17.6k employees to 18.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairborn, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,017 people), Retail Trade (2,300 people), and Manufacturing (1,970 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairborn, OH, though some of these residents may live in Fairborn, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,865
Median earning men ± $4,916
$36,851
Median earning women ± $2,838

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($97,674), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,542), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,225).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($85,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,450), and Public Administration ($62,195).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% 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 15.4%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Fairborn, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.489%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

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

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025
Jon Husted
Senator from Ohio2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Fairborn, OH awarded 2,712 degrees. The student population of Fairborn, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,540 male students and 5,344 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fairborn, OH are White (1,732 and 76%), Black or African American (220 and 9.65%), Asian (127 and 5.57%), and Two or More Races (104 and 4.56%).

The largest universities in Fairborn, OH by number of degrees awarded are Wright State University-Main Campus (2,712 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fairborn, OH are General Computer & Information Sciences (276 and 10.2%), General Business Administration & Management (202 and 7.45%), and Registered Nursing (154 and 5.68%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $10,564 for in-state students and $19,982 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Fairborn, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,884 (45.9% men and 54.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,884 students enrolled in Fairborn, OH, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,292 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    141 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    127 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    88 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fairborn, OH was Registered Nursing with 141 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fairborn, OH according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Wright State University-Main Campus
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,712 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wright State University-Main Campus with 2,712 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,174 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fairborn, OH, which is 0.763 times less than the 1,538 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,732 degrees mean that there were 7.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 220 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,564) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($50) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Fairborn, OH was $175,000 in 2024, which is 0.526 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $169,600 to $175,000, a 3.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairborn, OH is 51.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fairborn, OH have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairborn, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$175,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,389
$8,145
Median Property Taxes
±$669

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 Fairborn, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

51.2%
Homeownership
2024
67.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 51.2% of the housing units in Fairborn, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$61,751
Median Household Income
± $5,739
15.9k
Number of Households
± 1,033

In 2024, the median household income of the 15.9k households in Fairborn, OH grew to $61,751 from the previous year's value of $55,966.

The following chart displays the households in Fairborn, OH 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairborn, OH is from Ohio.
0.453
2023 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.456
2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (77.9%)
  2. Carpooled (9.38%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.32%)

In 2024, 77.9% of workers in Fairborn, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.38%) and those who worked at home (9.32%).

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Commute Time

21.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fairborn, OH have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Fairborn, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairborn, OH (4.62k out of 33.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fairborn, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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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Health

94.2% of the population of Fairborn, OH has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 3.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 29.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.85%
Uninsured
46.6%
Employer Coverage
18%
Medicaid
10.8%
Medicare
14.8%
Non-Group
3.86%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairborn, OH declined by 23.7% from 7.66% to 5.85%.

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