Fairview, CA Demographics

A map of Fairview's Population by Race

Fairview, California has an estimated population of 10,745, a decrease from the 11,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.1% White, 27.6% Hispanic, 21.2% Asian, 12.0% Black, 9.4% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairview has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Fairview, that probability was 77.7% in 2020 and 77.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairview is ranked the 480th 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). Fairview was ranked the 467th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairview's White Population

3,123 residents of Fairview, or 29.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairview is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fairview ranks 1185th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Fairview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.1%.

Fairview is more White than neighboring Cherryland (18.8% White), Ashland (11.1% White), Hayward (12.7% White), and Union City (13.6% White). Fairview is less White than neighboring Castro Valley (33.5% White).

Fairview's Black Population

1,286 residents of Fairview, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairview is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fairview ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Black residents' share of Fairview's population has decreased from 15.0% to 12.0%.

Fairview is more Black than neighboring Castro Valley (8.7% Black), Cherryland (7.5% Black), Hayward (7.6% Black), and Union City (4.4% Black). Fairview is less Black than neighboring Ashland (18.8% Black).

Fairview's Asian Population

2,279 residents of Fairview, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairview is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fairview ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Fairview's population has increased from 19.3% to 21.2%.

Fairview is more Asian than neighboring Cherryland (14.5% Asian), and Ashland (20.9% Asian). Fairview is less Asian than neighboring Castro Valley (32.9% Asian), Hayward (30% Asian), and Union City (56.9% Asian).

Fairview's Hispanic Population

2,966 residents of Fairview, or 27.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairview is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fairview ranks 725th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairview's population has increased from 26.6% to 27.6%.

Fairview is more Hispanic than neighboring Castro Valley (19.8% Hispanic), and Union City (20.2% Hispanic). Fairview is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherryland (52.3% Hispanic), Ashland (43.6% Hispanic), and Hayward (41.3% Hispanic).

Fairview's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Fairview, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairview is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairview ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairview's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.8%.

Fairview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Castro Valley (0.5% Native American/Other). Fairview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cherryland (2.6% Native American/Other), Ashland (2.1% Native American/Other), Hayward (3.5% Native American/Other), and Union City (1.4% Native American/Other).

Fairview's Multiracial Population

1,009 residents of Fairview, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairview is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fairview ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairview's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.4%.

Fairview is more Multiracial than neighboring Castro Valley (4.6% Multiracial), Cherryland (4.2% Multiracial), Ashland (3.5% Multiracial), Hayward (4.9% Multiracial), and Union City (3.4% 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.