Fairfax, VT

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,099
    US Senator
    Bernie Sanders
    Independent Party
    US Senator
    Peter Welch
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Becca Balint
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.3
    17.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.9%
    31.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,250
    25.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $336,800
    3.38% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    558
    39.5% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fairfax, VT 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.

    100% of the residents in Fairfax, VT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Fairfax, VT was $336,800, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

    Most people in Fairfax, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairfax, VT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVermontFranklin County, VTBurlington-South Burlington, VTNorthern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT

    Population & Diversity

    Fairfax, VT is home to a population of 1.1k people, from which 100% are citizens.

    In 2024, there were 33.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.06k people) in Fairfax, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) and 7 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Fairfax, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fairfax, VT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairfax, VT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.06k ± 386
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic)
      32 ± 52
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      7 ± 11
    2.91%
    Hispanic Population
    32 people

    In 2024, there were 33.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.06k people) in Fairfax, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) and 7 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.91% of the people in Fairfax, VT are hispanic (32 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fairfax, VT 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 Vermont.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,556 ± 1,651 people
    2. India
      1,739 ± 1,022 people
    3. China
      1,374 ± 909 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    60 ± 68

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fairfax, VT.

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    Health

    94.4% of the population of Fairfax, VT has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 9.74% on Medicaid, 8.1% on Medicare, 30.6% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.5% under 18 years, 26.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.55%
    Uninsured
    46%
    Employer Coverage
    9.74%
    Medicaid
    8.1%
    Medicare
    30.6%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairfax, VT grew by 124% from 2.48% to 5.55%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Fairfax, VT employs 558 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fairfax, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (190 people), Educational Services (108 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (79 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($65,957), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($65,091), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($65,091).

    Employment

    Occupations

    558
    2024 Value
    ± 202
    39.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 40.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairfax, VT grew at a rate of 39.5%, from 400 employees to 558 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairfax, VT, are Health Technologists & Technicians (94 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (55 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (54 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairfax, VT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    558
    2024 Value
    ± 202
    39.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 40.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fairfax, VT grew at a rate of 39.5%, from 400 employees to 558 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairfax, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (190 people), Educational Services (108 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (79 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairfax, VT, though some of these residents may live in Fairfax, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,786
    Median earning men ± $26,226
    $46,635
    Median earning women ± $15,706

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,369).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,313).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Fairfax, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint 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 Fairfax, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.76%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Vermont

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    Bernie Sanders
    Senator from Vermont1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}
    Peter Welch
    Senator from Vermont3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

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

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Fairfax, VT

    Becca Balint
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

    Fairfax, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fairfax, VT was $336,800 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $348,600 to $336,800, a 3.38% decrease. The homeownership rate in Fairfax, VT is 52.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fairfax, VT have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairfax, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $336,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$62,438
    $258
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$113

    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 Fairfax, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    52.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.9% of the housing units in Fairfax, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fairfax, VT 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.
    $71,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,763
    488
    Number of Households
    ± 192

    In 2024, the median household income of the 488 households in Fairfax, VT grew to $71,250 from the previous year's value of $56,667.

    The following chart displays the households in Fairfax, VT 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 $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairfax, VT is from Vermont.
    0.434
    2024 Wage GINI in Vermont
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

    In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (22.9%)
    3. Walked (9.32%)

    In 2024, 66.5% of workers in Fairfax, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.9%) and those who walked to work (9.32%).

    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

    28.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fairfax, VT have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.95% of the workforce in Fairfax, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Fairfax, VT 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 Fairfax, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fairfax, VT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairfax, VT (153 out of 1.1k 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 65 - 74, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fairfax, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    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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