Fairland, IN Demographics

A map of Fairland's Population by Race

Fairland, Indiana has an estimated population of 660, a large increase from the 542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairland is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairland, that probability was 8.9% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairland is ranked the 446th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Fairland was ranked the 458th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairland's White Population

631 residents of Fairland, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairland is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Fairland ranks 92nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairland's White population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. White residents' share of Fairland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.6%.

Fairland is more White than neighboring Shelbyville (83.4% White), New Palestine (90.6% White), Morristown (93.4% White), and Franklin (90% White). Fairland is less White than neighboring Spring Lake (98.2% White).

Fairland's Black Population

2 residents of Fairland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairland is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Fairland ranks 485th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairland's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Fairland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Fairland is more Black than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Black). Fairland is less Black than neighboring Shelbyville (2.5% Black), New Palestine (1.7% Black), Morristown (0.6% Black), and Franklin (2.7% Black).

Fairland's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Fairland ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Fairland is less Asian than neighboring Shelbyville (1.8% Asian), New Palestine (3% Asian), Morristown (2.5% Asian), Spring Lake (0.4% Asian), and Franklin (1.5% Asian).

Fairland's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Fairland, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairland is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Fairland ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairland's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Fairland is more Hispanic than neighboring New Palestine (1.7% Hispanic), Morristown (2% Hispanic), Spring Lake (1.3% Hispanic), and Franklin (2.7% Hispanic). Fairland is less Hispanic than neighboring Shelbyville (10% Hispanic).

Fairland's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Fairland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairland ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairland's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Fairland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shelbyville (0.1% Native American/Other), Spring Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Franklin (0.1% Native American/Other). Fairland is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Palestine (1.2% Native American/Other), and Morristown (0.5% Native American/Other).

Fairland's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Fairland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fairland ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairland's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Fairland is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Multiracial). Fairland is less Multiracial than neighboring Shelbyville (2.1% Multiracial), New Palestine (1.8% Multiracial), Morristown (1% Multiracial), and Franklin (3% 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.