Fairfax, OK Demographics

A map of Fairfax's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	643	629	59.8%	55.4%
Native American/Other	240	310	22.3%	27.3%
Multiracial	120	141	11.2%	12.4%
Black	45	9	4.2%	0.8%
Hispanic	28	45	2.6%	4.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Fairfax, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,076, a decrease from the 1,136 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.8% White, 22.3% Native American/Other, 11.2% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 2.6% Hispanic, 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 about as diverse as Oklahoma 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 60.2% in 2020 and 57.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairfax is ranked the 225th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairfax's White Population

643 residents of Fairfax, or 59.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairfax is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Fairfax ranks 644th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Fairfax's population has increased from 55.4% to 59.8%.

Fairfax is more White than neighboring Blackburn (57.9% White). Fairfax is less White than neighboring Ralston (69.5% White), Burbank (64.4% White), Skedee (90.3% White), and Shidler (75% White).

Fairfax's Black Population

45 residents of Fairfax, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairfax is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Fairfax ranks 335th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Black population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Black residents' share of Fairfax's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.2%.

Fairfax is more Black than neighboring Ralston (0.6% Black), Burbank (0% Black), Skedee (0% Black), Shidler (0% Black), and Blackburn (0% 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 slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Fairfax ranks 391st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairfax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fairfax's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Fairfax, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairfax is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fairfax ranks 500th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairfax's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.6%.

Fairfax is more Hispanic than neighboring Ralston (0.9% Hispanic), Burbank (0% Hispanic), Skedee (0% Hispanic), Shidler (0% Hispanic), and Blackburn (0% Hispanic).

Fairfax's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Fairfax, or 22.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairfax is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairfax ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairfax's population has decreased from 27.3% to 22.3%.

Fairfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ralston (14% Native American/Other), Burbank (16.3% Native American/Other), Skedee (1.6% Native American/Other), and Shidler (8.6% Native American/Other). Fairfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blackburn (39.5% Native American/Other).

Fairfax's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Fairfax, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairfax is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Fairfax ranks 236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfax's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairfax's population has decreased from 12.4% to 11.2%.

Fairfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Skedee (8.1% Multiracial), and Blackburn (2.6% Multiracial). Fairfax is less Multiracial than neighboring Ralston (14.9% Multiracial), Burbank (19.2% Multiracial), and Shidler (16.4% 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.