Fairmead, CA Demographics

A map of Fairmead's Population by Race

Fairmead, California has an estimated population of 1,229, a less than 1% change from the 1,235 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% Hispanic, 13.7% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairmead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairmead 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 Fairmead, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 33.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairmead is ranked the 1009th 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). Fairmead was ranked the 1019th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairmead's White Population

168 residents of Fairmead, or 13.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairmead is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fairmead ranks 1336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmead's White population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. White residents' share of Fairmead's population has decreased from 16.9% to 13.7%.

Fairmead is more White than neighboring Madera (12.2% White). Fairmead is less White than neighboring Chowchilla (32.5% White), Madera Acres (15.1% White), Le Grand (13.8% White), and Parkwood (20.7% White).

Fairmead's Black Population

19 residents of Fairmead, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairmead is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fairmead ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmead's Black population has declined by an estimated 73.6%. Black residents' share of Fairmead's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.5%.

Fairmead is more Black than neighboring Madera Acres (0.6% Black), Le Grand (0% Black), and Parkwood (1.3% Black). Fairmead is less Black than neighboring Chowchilla (5.9% Black), and Madera (2.9% Black).

Fairmead's Asian Population

17 residents of Fairmead, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairmead is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fairmead ranks 1303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Asian residents' share of Fairmead's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Fairmead is more Asian than neighboring Madera (1.3% Asian), Le Grand (0.3% Asian), and Parkwood (0% Asian). Fairmead is less Asian than neighboring Chowchilla (6.1% Asian), and Madera Acres (1.6% Asian).

Fairmead's Hispanic Population

990 residents of Fairmead, or 80.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairmead is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fairmead ranks 229th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmead's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairmead's population has increased from 70.9% to 80.6%.

Fairmead is more Hispanic than neighboring Chowchilla (50.3% Hispanic), Madera Acres (77.9% Hispanic), and Parkwood (78% Hispanic). Fairmead is less Hispanic than neighboring Madera (81.1% Hispanic), and Le Grand (84.5% Hispanic).

Fairmead's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Fairmead, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairmead is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairmead ranks 561st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairmead's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.6%.

Fairmead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkwood (0% Native American/Other). Fairmead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chowchilla (1.2% Native American/Other), Madera Acres (1.7% Native American/Other), and Le Grand (1% Native American/Other).

Fairmead's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Fairmead, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairmead is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fairmead ranks 913th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairmead's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

Fairmead is more Multiracial than neighboring Madera (1.8% Multiracial), Le Grand (0.4% Multiracial), and Parkwood (0% Multiracial). Fairmead is less Multiracial than neighboring Chowchilla (4% Multiracial), and Madera Acres (3.1% 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.