Fairview, NC Demographics

A map of Fairview's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,054	2,461	89.4%	88.8%
Multiracial	142	121	6.2%	4.4%
Native American/Other	102	23	4.4%	0.8%
Black	0	53	0.0%	1.9%
Asian	0	18	0.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	95	0.0%	3.4%

Fairview, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,298, a large decrease from the 2,771 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 4.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 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 Fairview, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairview is ranked the 318th 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). Fairview was ranked the 266th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairview's White Population

2,054 residents of Fairview, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairview is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Fairview ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's White population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of Fairview's population has increased from 88.8% to 89.4%.

Fairview is more White than neighboring Swannanoa (69.9% White), and Black Mountain (89.2% White). Fairview is less White than neighboring Gerton (100% White), Hoopers Creek (94.1% White), and Royal Pines (90.7% White).

Fairview's Black Population

0 residents of Fairview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairview is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Fairview ranks 626th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Fairview's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Fairview is less Black than neighboring Swannanoa (1.3% Black), Royal Pines (0.8% Black), and Black Mountain (4.2% Black).

Fairview's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairview is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Fairview ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairview's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Fairview is less Asian than neighboring Swannanoa (0.2% Asian), Royal Pines (0.5% Asian), and Black Mountain (0.4% Asian).

Fairview's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Fairview, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairview is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fairview ranks 585th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairview's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Fairview is less Hispanic than neighboring Swannanoa (23.9% Hispanic), Hoopers Creek (2% Hispanic), Royal Pines (3.1% Hispanic), and Black Mountain (1.5% Hispanic).

Fairview's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Fairview, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairview is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairview ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 343.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairview's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.4%.

Fairview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gerton (0% Native American/Other), Swannanoa (0.2% Native American/Other), Hoopers Creek (0% Native American/Other), Royal Pines (0.2% Native American/Other), and Black Mountain (1.3% Native American/Other).

Fairview's Multiracial Population

142 residents of Fairview, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairview is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fairview ranks 221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairview's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.2%.

Fairview is more Multiracial than neighboring Gerton (0% Multiracial), Swannanoa (4.6% Multiracial), Hoopers Creek (4% Multiracial), Royal Pines (4.7% Multiracial), and Black Mountain (3.3% 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.