Population 2,349 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairplay
Household size in Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.90 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairplay are small: just 2.15 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.90 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Fairplay skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally.
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 Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Fairplay (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Denver area.
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 Fairplay
Renters in Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fairplay own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly one in six owners (16.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.4% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.5% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 60.2% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 42.9% of the housing in Fairplay, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fairplay is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,281 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,119 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,188 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,193 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$912 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fairplay costs $2,193 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Fairplay
Bachelor's degrees in Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.4% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.5 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fairplay: 49.4% 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. The Denver area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fairplay: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Fairplay
| Period | Fairplay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fairplay has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Fairplay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairplay | 2.15 | 43.4 | 9.1% | 26.9% | 42.9% | 1998 | $2,193 | 49.4% | 98.5% | 2.1% |
| Glentivar | 2.28 | 44.6 | 8.6% | 14.2% | 51.4% | 2001 | $2,178 | 48.9% | 99.2% | 1.0% |
| Alma | 1.80 | 44.2 | 6.8% | 40.0% | 31.0% | 1991 | $2,220 | 51.1% | 97.4% | 5.1% |
| Como | 1.85 | 53.8 | 6.9% | 3.4% | 70.5% | 1993 | $2,161 | 43.1% | 100.0% | 2.1% |
| Jefferson | 1.85 | 53.8 | 6.9% | 3.4% | 70.4% | 1993 | $2,161 | 43.1% | 100.0% | 2.1% |
| Blue River | 2.91 | 35.9 | 2.8% | 26.5% | 58.7% | 1988 | $2,794 | 49.8% | 95.6% | 2.4% |
| Climax | 2.19 | 37.6 | 3.9% | 21.8% | 28.7% | 1983 | $1,355 | 57.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% |
| Mount Massive Lakes | 2.38 | 42.9 | 1.9% | 3.4% | 40.7% | 1996 | $1,574 | 53.4% | 98.0% | 0.0% |
| Leadville | 2.44 | 37.8 | 7.9% | 28.1% | 22.5% | 1958 | $1,231 | 52.5% | 95.0% | 1.6% |
| Leadville North | 3.16 | 36.4 | 26.9% | 9.9% | 15.8% | 1994 | $1,400 | 15.6% | 77.0% | 2.3% |
| Stringtown | 2.19 | 34.5 | 7.7% | 23.8% | 17.2% | 1976 | $1,100 | 53.1% | 96.5% | 0.7% |
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 Fairplay. 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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