Fairchild, WI Demographics

A map of Fairchild's Population by Race

Fairchild, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 414, a decrease from the 451 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.4% Native American/Other, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairchild, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairchild has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairchild, that probability was 11.9% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairchild is ranked the 571st most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fairchild was ranked the 558th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairchild's White Population

368 residents of Fairchild, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairchild is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Fairchild ranks 198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Fairchild's population has decreased from 93.8% to 88.9%.

Fairchild is more White than neighboring Alma Center (83.7% White), Augusta (87.6% White), and Merrillan (77% White). Fairchild is less White than neighboring Humbird (92.3% White), and Hixton (98.6% White).

Fairchild's Black Population

2 residents of Fairchild, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairchild is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Fairchild ranks 525th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Fairchild's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Fairchild is more Black than neighboring Humbird (0.3% Black), Alma Center (0% Black), Augusta (0% Black), and Hixton (0% Black). Fairchild is less Black than neighboring Merrillan (2.5% Black).

Fairchild's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairchild, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairchild is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fairchild ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Fairchild's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fairchild is less Asian than neighboring Humbird (1.3% Asian), Merrillan (0.9% Asian), and Hixton (0.2% Asian).

Fairchild's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Fairchild, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairchild is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Fairchild ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairchild's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Fairchild is more Hispanic than neighboring Hixton (0% Hispanic). Fairchild is less Hispanic than neighboring Humbird (6% Hispanic), Alma Center (10.5% Hispanic), Augusta (5.4% Hispanic), and Merrillan (4.7% Hispanic).

Fairchild's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Fairchild, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairchild is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairchild ranks 511th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairchild's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.4%.

Fairchild is more Native American/Other than neighboring Humbird (0% Native American/Other), Alma Center (0% Native American/Other), Augusta (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hixton (1.2% Native American/Other). Fairchild is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merrillan (8.3% Native American/Other).

Fairchild's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Fairchild, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairchild is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Fairchild ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairchild's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.1%.

Fairchild is more Multiracial than neighboring Humbird (0% Multiracial), and Hixton (0% Multiracial). Fairchild is less Multiracial than neighboring Alma Center (5.8% Multiracial), Augusta (6.7% Multiracial), and Merrillan (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.