Fairfax City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1295 residents, 534 households, and 336 families in the city. The population density was 1006.6 people per square mile (388.65/kmē), it is Minnesota's 291st most densely populated city. There were 589 housing units at an average density of 456.6 per square mile (176.29/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 118.7 females. The median age is 41.1 years, the median age of male residents at 40 and the median age of female residents at 42.9. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.39% American Indian, 0.08% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.85% from two or more races and 5.56% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33700, it is the 486th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42054, making it the 477th wealthiest city by median family income among the Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $18297, it is Minnesota's 315th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $17500, Males have a median income of $23542 versus $12933 for females.
In 2000, 281 pupils and students, of which 41.28% are male and 58.72% are female, 21.7% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.9% nursery or pri school, 4.63% kindergarten, 55.52% elementary school, 25.27% high school and 5.69% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1295 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1300 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1299 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1281 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1292 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1283 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1268 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1260 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1244 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1228 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1208 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 18 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Elementary school | 70 | 86 | 156 |
| High school | 27 | 44 | 71 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax city, Minnesota | $33700 | $42054 | $18297 |
| Renville County, Minnesota | $37652 | $45065 | $17770 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |