Population 19,004 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairland
Household size in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairland average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.65, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Fairland are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Fairland (14.5%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairland
Renters in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.9% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.9% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.6% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fairland: 61.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 19.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Fairland are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Fairland is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,608 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,626 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,961 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$601 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fairland pays $1,961 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rents are up $601 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairland
Bachelor's degrees in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fairland: 48.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Washington area as a whole (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fairland is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairland
| Period | Fairland | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Fairland is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area overall (4.8%). Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairland | 2.76 | 39.6 | 14.5% | 61.6% | 5.0% | 1984 | $1,961 | 48.0% | 90.6% | 5.9% |
| Calverton | 2.82 | 50.4 | 10.9% | 34.8% | 6.2% | 1991 | $2,444 | 53.0% | 89.9% | 5.6% |
| Burtonsville | 3.21 | 40.9 | 15.4% | 25.5% | 2.9% | 1984 | $2,330 | 47.3% | 88.6% | 6.1% |
| Colesville | 3.08 | 47.6 | 18.0% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 1971 | $2,172 | 56.0% | 90.1% | 2.7% |
| Beltsville | 3.19 | 41.0 | 15.6% | 40.1% | 4.8% | 1981 | $2,075 | 38.6% | 81.3% | 6.0% |
| Cloverly | 3.24 | 45.3 | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 1983 | $2,243 | 58.7% | 96.2% | 6.0% |
| White Oak | 2.92 | 35.6 | 17.0% | 62.0% | 2.7% | 1972 | $2,068 | 42.8% | 86.5% | 6.3% |
| Spencerville | 2.95 | 47.6 | 23.3% | 4.4% | 7.5% | 1967 | $2,068 | 65.5% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| Kemp Mill | 3.03 | 40.2 | 9.9% | 16.9% | 6.3% | 1962 | $2,916 | 65.1% | 92.8% | 6.4% |
| Laurel | 2.64 | 38.1 | 11.4% | 43.8% | 5.7% | 1984 | $2,032 | 48.7% | 89.9% | 3.9% |
| Four Corners | 2.91 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 1952 | $2,523 | 68.4% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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