Fairfax, CA Demographics

A map of Fairfax's Population by Race

Fairfax, California has an estimated population of 1,423, a large decrease from the 1,879 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% Hispanic, 14.2% White, 3.0% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairfax, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairfax has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairfax, that probability was 36.6% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairfax is ranked the 975th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Fairfax was ranked the 917th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairfax's White Population

202 residents of Fairfax, or 14.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairfax is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fairfax ranks 1333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's White population has declined by an estimated 36.9%. White residents' share of Fairfax's population has decreased from 17.0% to 14.2%.

Fairfax is more White than neighboring East Niles (11.5% White), Potomac Park (8.4% White), and Fuller Acres (9% White). Fairfax is less White than neighboring Bakersfield Country Club (59.9% White).

Fairfax's Black Population

43 residents of Fairfax, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairfax is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fairfax ranks 608th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Black population has grown by an estimated 72.0%. Black residents' share of Fairfax's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.0%.

Fairfax is more Black than neighboring Hillcrest (2.3% Black), Bakersfield Country Club (0% Black), and Fuller Acres (0% Black). Fairfax is less Black than neighboring East Niles (5% Black), and Potomac Park (4.8% Black).

Fairfax's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairfax, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairfax is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fairfax ranks 1172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairfax's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Fairfax is less Asian than neighboring East Niles (0.5% Asian), and Potomac Park (0.2% Asian).

Fairfax's Hispanic Population

1,152 residents of Fairfax, or 81.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairfax is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fairfax ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairfax's population has increased from 77.7% to 81.0%.

Fairfax is more Hispanic than neighboring East Niles (80.7% Hispanic), and Bakersfield Country Club (30% Hispanic). Fairfax is less Hispanic than neighboring Potomac Park (85.5% Hispanic), Hillcrest (81.2% Hispanic), and Fuller Acres (89.2% Hispanic).

Fairfax's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Fairfax, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairfax is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairfax ranks 1162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairfax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Fairfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Niles (0.8% Native American/Other), Potomac Park (1% Native American/Other), Hillcrest (1.2% Native American/Other), Bakersfield Country Club (1.2% Native American/Other), and Fuller Acres (0% Native American/Other).

Fairfax's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Fairfax, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairfax is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fairfax ranks 1299th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairfax's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.4%.

Fairfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Potomac Park (0.1% Multiracial). Fairfax is less Multiracial than neighboring East Niles (1.5% Multiracial), Hillcrest (1.2% Multiracial), Bakersfield Country Club (8.9% Multiracial), and Fuller Acres (1.8% 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.