Fairborn, OH

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2021 Population
34,398
2.82% 1-year growth
US Senator
Sherrod Brown
Democratic Party
US Senator
J. D. Vance
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.9
1.45% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17.4%
4.77% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$54,076
10.8% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$134,000
8.33% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
16,777
2.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fairborn, OH had a population of 34.4k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $54,076. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fairborn, OH grew from 33,456 to 34,398, a 2.82% increase and its median household income grew from $48,825 to $54,076, a 10.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fairborn, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.51%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.11%), White (Hispanic) (1.89%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%).

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.

97.6% of the residents in Fairborn, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fairborn, OH are Wright State University-Main Campus (3,167 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Fairborn, OH was $134,000, and the homeownership rate was 49.1%.

Most people in Fairborn, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairborn, OH was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Fairborn, OH is home to a population of 34.4k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.15% of Fairborn, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.77k people).

In 2021, there were 9.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.1k people) in Fairborn, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.6%
2021 Citizenship
97.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Fairborn, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fairborn, OH was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairborn, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    27.1k ± 819
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.93k ± 437
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.45k ± 576
3.62%
Hispanic Population
1.24k people

In 2021, there were 9.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.1k people) in Fairborn, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.62% of the people in Fairborn, OH are hispanic (1.24k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,680 ± 6,322 people
  2. Mexico
    44,514 ± 5,170 people
  3. China
    34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.15%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.77k people
5.36%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.79k people

As of 2021, 5.15% of Fairborn, OH residents (1.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairborn, OH was 5.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,121 ± 314
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    701 ± 188
  3. Vietnam
    667 ± 157

Fairborn, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Fairborn, OH employs 16.8k people. The largest industries in Fairborn, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,632 people), Retail Trade (2,327 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,756 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,250), Public Administration ($68,862), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,767).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

16.8k
2021 Value
± 1,047
2.07%
1 Year growth
± 8.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairborn, OH grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 16.4k employees to 16.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairborn, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,405 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,623 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,365 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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Employment by Industries

16.8k
2021 Value
± 1,047
2.07%
1 Year growth
± 8.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairborn, OH grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 16.4k employees to 16.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairborn, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,632 people), Retail Trade (2,327 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,756 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

$41,924
Median earning men ± $3,337
$28,153
Median earning women ± $2,422

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,958), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,111), and Wholesale Trade ($50,652).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,688), Construction ($51,438), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,087).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $56.1B
  2. $53.3B
  3. $50B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B
2020 Value in Ohio
$1.24T
Projected 2050 Value in Ohio
91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $44B
  2. $38.3B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
J. D. Vance
Senator from Ohio3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Fairborn, OH awarded 3,167 degrees. The student population of Fairborn, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,673 male students and 5,622 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fairborn, OH are White (2,303 and 77.8%), followed by Black or African American (294 and 9.93%), Asian (121 and 4.09%), and Hispanic or Latino (115 and 3.88%).

The largest universities in Fairborn, OH by number of degrees awarded are Wright State University-Main Campus (3,167 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fairborn, OH are General Business Administration & Management (244 and 7.7%), Registered Nursing (193 and 6.09%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (148 and 4.67%).

The median tuition cost in Fairborn, OH for a public four year colleges is $9,784 for in-state students and $19,202 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Fairborn, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,295 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,295 students enrolled in Fairborn, OH, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,047 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 102 degrees awarded
  2. 150 degrees awarded
  3. 145 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fairborn, OH was Mechanical Engineering with 102 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
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
3,167 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wright State University-Main Campus with 3,167 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,411 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fairborn, OH, which is 0.804 times less than the 1,756 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,303 degrees mean that there were 7.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 294 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,784) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($50) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Fairborn, OH was $134,000 in 2021, which is 0.547 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,700 to $134,000, a 8.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairborn, OH is 49.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fairborn, OH have an average commute time of 20.5 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.

Median household income in Fairborn, OH is $54,076. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Fairborn, OH was Census Tract 2106.03 with a value of $159,605, followed by Census Tract 2006 and Census Tract 2001.03, with respective values of $72,188 and $63,472.

Property

$134,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,915
$7,611
Median Property Taxes
±$659

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 $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

49.1%
Homeownership
2021
66.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 49.1% of the housing units in Fairborn, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 2106.03
  2. Census Tract 2006
  3. Census Tract 2001.03

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fairborn, OH was Census Tract 2106.03 with a value of $159,605, followed by Census Tract 2006 and Census Tract 2001.03, with respective values of $72,188 and $63,472.

The following map shows all of the places in Fairborn, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$54,076
Median Household Income
± $5,032
15.5k
Number of Households
± 978

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.5k households in Fairborn, OH grew to $54,076 from the previous year's value of $48,825.

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.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81%)
  2. Carpooled (9.88%)
  3. Worked At Home (5%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Fairborn, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.88%) and those who worked at home (5%).

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fairborn, OH have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% 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 & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairborn, OH (5.87k out of 33.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 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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91.7% of the population of Fairborn, OH has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 9.53% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 3.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greene County, OH see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.89% decrease from the previous year (1105 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1119 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 327 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,062 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, OH

Primary care physicians in Greene County, OH see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 3.89% decrease from the previous year (1,105 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Greene County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.31%
Uninsured
43.3%
Employer Coverage
18.8%
Medicaid
9.53%
Medicare
16.3%
Non-Group
3.78%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairborn, OH grew by 9.99% from 7.55% to 8.31%.

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