Fairborn, OH

Census Place

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2019 Population

33,462

0.0867% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

32.9

0.904% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

20.3%

4.26% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,440

1.46% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$118,100

3.51% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

16,022

0.989% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Fairborn, OH had a population of 33.5k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $47,440. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Fairborn, OH grew from 33,433 to 33,462, a 0.0867% increase and its median household income grew from $46,757 to $47,440, a 1.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fairborn, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), White (Hispanic) (2.7%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%). 0% of the households in Fairborn, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.6% of the residents in Fairborn, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fairborn, OH are Wright State University-Main Campus (3,815 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Fairborn, OH was $118,100, and the homeownership rate was 45.3%. Most people in Fairborn, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairborn, OH was 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Fairborn, OH is home to a population of 33.5k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.67% of Fairborn, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.23k people).

In 2019, there were 9.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.5k people) in Fairborn, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.85k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairborn, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.5k ± 699
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.9k ± 534
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.85k ± 433

3.81%

Hispanic Population

1.28k people

3.81% of the people in Fairborn, OH are hispanic (1.28k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fairborn, OH as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.67%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.23k people

4.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.64k people

As of 2019, 6.67% of Fairborn, OH residents (2.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairborn, OH was 4.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fairborn, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Fairborn, OH was 32.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Fairborn, OH are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Fairborn, OH residents was 33.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

97.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.6% of Fairborn, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Fairborn, OH was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fairborn, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,011 ± 233
Vietnam
783 ± 156
Gulf War (1990s)
686 ± 193

Fairborn, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Fairborn, OH is $47,440. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Fairborn, OH was Census Tract 2106.03 with a value of $140,568, followed by Census Tract 2106.01 and Census Tract 2006, with respective values of $87,690 and $73,194.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Fairborn, OH employs 16k people. The largest industries in Fairborn, OH are Retail Trade (2,610 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,266 people), and Educational Services (1,680 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($65,304), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,189), and Utilities ($59,500).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,440

2019 value

± $3,234

1.46%

1 Year Growth

± 8.28%

Households in Fairborn, OH have a median annual income of $47,440, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,757 in 2018, which represents a 1.46% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Fairborn, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairborn, OH is from Ohio.

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2106.03
Census Tract 2106.01
Census Tract 2006

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fairborn, OH was Census Tract 2106.03 with a value of $140,568, followed by Census Tract 2106.01 and Census Tract 2006, with respective values of $87,690 and $73,194.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairborn, OH (6.58k out of 32.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,869 ± 510
Black
823 ± 285
Two Or More
711 ± 221

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

16k

2019 Value

± 872

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Fairborn, OH declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 16.2k employees to 16k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairborn, OH, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,033 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,981 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.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Fairborn, OH, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,033 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,981 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,365 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Fairborn, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.84 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.56 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.48 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Fairborn, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,750), Management Occupations ($67,194), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($66,742).

Industries

Employment by Industries

16k

2019 Value

± 872

−0.989%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Fairborn, OH declined at a rate of −0.989%, from 16.2k employees to 16k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairborn, OH, are Retail Trade (2,610 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,266 people), and Educational Services (1,680 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Fairborn, OH, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (2,610 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,266 people), and Educational Services (1,680 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Fairborn, OH has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.58 times higher than expected), Retail Trade (1.46 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.31 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Fairborn, OH, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($65,304), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,189), and Utilities ($59,500).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2018, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $79.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($71B) and Machinery ($49.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$678B

2018 Value in Ohio

$1.22T

Projected 2045 Value in Ohio

80.7% growth

In 2018, total outbound Ohio trade was $678B. This is expected to increase 80.7% to $1.22T by 2045.

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

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

Michigan
$63.5B
Indiana
$35.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.6B

In 2018, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $63.5B, followed by Indiana with $35.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Greene County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.4%), followed by Other (5.34%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fairborn, OH. Showing the available data for Greene County, OH.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.34%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.4%), followed by Other (5.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Greene County, OH

59.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Mercer County, OH
80.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
79.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Auglaize County, OH
79% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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.

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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.

Education

In 2019, universities in Fairborn, OH awarded 3,815 degrees. The student population of Fairborn, OH is skewed towards women, with 5,687 male students and 6,669 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fairborn, OH are White (2,791 and 80.5%), followed by Black or African American (296 and 8.54%), Two or More Races (120 and 3.46%), and Asian (119 and 3.43%).

The largest universities in Fairborn, OH by number of degrees awarded are Wright State University-Main Campus (3,815 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fairborn, OH are General Business Administration & Management (322 and 8.44%), Registered Nursing (220 and 5.77%), and Mechanical Engineering (180 and 4.72%).

The median tuition costs in Fairborn, OH are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $9,073 and $18,286 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
175 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
155 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
142 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fairborn, OH was General Psychology with 175 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Wright State University-Main Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,815 degrees awarded

$9,073

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Fairborn, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wright State University-Main Campus with 3,815 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,735

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,080

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,735 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fairborn, OH, which is 0.834 times less than the 2,080 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Fairborn, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,791 degrees awarded
Black or African American
296 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
120 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Fairborn, OH was White students. These 2,791 degrees mean that there were 9.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 296 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fairborn, OH was $118,100 in 2019, which is 0.491 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $114,100 to $118,100, a 3.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairborn, OH is 45.3%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Fairborn, OH have an average commute time of 20.2 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 Value

$118,100

2019 Median

± $5,031

$114,100

2018 Median

± $4,271

In 2019, the median property value in Fairborn, OH grew to to $118,100 from the previous year's value of $114,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Fairborn, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fairborn, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,440

Median Household Income

± $3,234

14.5k

Number of Households

± 782

In 2019, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Fairborn, OH grew to $47,440 from the previous year's value of $46,757.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Fairborn, OH 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.

Rent vs Own

45.3%

2019 Homeownership

45.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 45.3% of the housing units in Fairborn, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Fairborn, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fairborn, OH have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Fairborn, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (2.81%)

In 2019, 81.2% of workers in Fairborn, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (2.81%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

Health

92.8% of the population of Fairborn, OH has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 9.16% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 4.11% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Greene County, OH see 1105 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.58% decrease from the previous year (1158 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 356 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Greene County, OH.

1,105 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, OH

Primary care physicians in Greene County, OH see an average of 1,105 patients per year. This represents a 4.58% decrease from the previous year (1,158 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.21%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

9.16%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

4.11%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairborn, OH declined by 3.47% from 7.47% to 7.21%.

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