Fairplains, NC Demographics

A map of Fairplains's Population by Race

Fairplains, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,803, a large decrease from the 2,029 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 21.1% Hispanic, 6.4% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairplains, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairplains has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairplains, that probability was 49.0% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairplains is ranked the 358th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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). Fairplains was ranked the 320th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairplains's White Population

1,298 residents of Fairplains, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairplains is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Fairplains ranks 415th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplains's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Fairplains's population has increased from 68.6% to 72.0%.

Fairplains is more White than neighboring Cricket (69.7% White). Fairplains is less White than neighboring North Wilkesboro (74.6% White), Mulberry (92.8% White), Wilkesboro (76% White), and Hays (83.2% White).

Fairplains's Black Population

115 residents of Fairplains, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairplains is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Fairplains ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplains's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Black residents' share of Fairplains's population has decreased from 10.6% to 6.4%.

Fairplains is more Black than neighboring Mulberry (0% Black), Cricket (2% Black), and Hays (0% Black). Fairplains is less Black than neighboring North Wilkesboro (6.7% Black), and Wilkesboro (13.4% Black).

Fairplains's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairplains, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairplains is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Fairplains ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Fairplains is less Asian than neighboring North Wilkesboro (2.7% Asian).

Fairplains's Hispanic Population

380 residents of Fairplains, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairplains is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fairplains ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplains's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairplains's population has increased from 16.5% to 21.1%.

Fairplains is more Hispanic than neighboring North Wilkesboro (4.4% Hispanic), Mulberry (5.4% Hispanic), Wilkesboro (10.3% Hispanic), and Hays (16.7% Hispanic). Fairplains is less Hispanic than neighboring Cricket (27.3% Hispanic).

Fairplains's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Fairplains, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairplains is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairplains ranks 475th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplains's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairplains's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Fairplains is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Wilkesboro (0.1% Native American/Other), Mulberry (0% Native American/Other), Cricket (0% Native American/Other), and Hays (0% Native American/Other).

Fairplains's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Fairplains, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairplains is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fairplains ranks 468th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplains's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 97.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairplains's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.1%.

Fairplains is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilkesboro (0% Multiracial). Fairplains is less Multiracial than neighboring North Wilkesboro (11.5% Multiracial), Mulberry (1.8% Multiracial), and Cricket (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.