Fairhaven, CA Demographics

A map of Fairhaven's Population by Race

Fairhaven, California has an estimated population of 293, a dramatic increase from the 165 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 14.0% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairhaven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairhaven has become considerably 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 Fairhaven, that probability was 40.6% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairhaven is ranked the 1319th 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). Fairhaven was ranked the 1426th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairhaven's White Population

241 residents of Fairhaven, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairhaven is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fairhaven ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairhaven's White population has grown by an estimated 92.8%. White residents' share of Fairhaven's population has increased from 75.8% to 82.3%.

Fairhaven is more White than neighboring Samoa (68.9% White), Bayview CDP (Humboldt County) (63.4% White), Eureka (64.1% White), and Cutten (81.2% White). Fairhaven is less White than neighboring Fields Landing (83.5% White).

Fairhaven's Black Population

0 residents of Fairhaven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairhaven is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fairhaven ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairhaven's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Fairhaven's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Fairhaven is less Black than neighboring Eureka (2% Black), Cutten (0.6% Black), and Fields Landing (16.5% Black).

Fairhaven's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairhaven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairhaven is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fairhaven ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairhaven's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairhaven's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Fairhaven is less Asian than neighboring Bayview CDP (Humboldt County) (19.6% Asian), Eureka (5.5% Asian), and Cutten (4.3% Asian).

Fairhaven's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Fairhaven, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairhaven is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fairhaven ranks 1553rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairhaven's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairhaven's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.0%.

Fairhaven is more Hispanic than neighboring Fields Landing (0% Hispanic). Fairhaven is less Hispanic than neighboring Samoa (30.5% Hispanic), Bayview CDP (Humboldt County) (9.6% Hispanic), Eureka (15.9% Hispanic), and Cutten (7.5% Hispanic).

Fairhaven's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Fairhaven, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairhaven is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairhaven ranks 311th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairhaven's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairhaven's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.7%.

Fairhaven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Samoa (0.7% Native American/Other), and Fields Landing (0% Native American/Other). Fairhaven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayview CDP (Humboldt County) (2.6% Native American/Other), Eureka (3.2% Native American/Other), and Cutten (3.2% Native American/Other).

Fairhaven's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Fairhaven, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairhaven is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fairhaven ranks 21st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairhaven's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 95.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairhaven's population has increased from 12.7% to 14.0%.

Fairhaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Samoa (0% Multiracial), Bayview CDP (Humboldt County) (5% Multiracial), Eureka (9.3% Multiracial), Cutten (3.4% Multiracial), and Fields Landing (0% 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.