Fairfax Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 3206 people in the town, organized into 845 households, and 549 families living in the town. The population density was 965.8 people per square mile (372.9/km˛), giving it the 124th most densely populated town among the South Carolina. There were 948 housing units at an average density of 285.5 per square mile (110.23/km˛). The average household size was 2.46 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. In the town Age distribution was 18.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 37% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 180.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 195.2 males. The median age is 34.9 years, The median age of males was 33.4 years, for females the median age was 39.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 25.73% White, 73.46% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.19% from two or more races and 0.37% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $17083, it is the sixth lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $26097, making its South Carolina's 22nd lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $8940, it would be the eighth lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income is $16394, The median income for males was $19650 versus $12708 for females.
In 2000, 925 pupils and students, of which 68.65% are male and 31.35% are female, 28.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.62% nursery or pri school, 3.03% kindergarten, 30.27% elementary school, 34.81% high school and 26.27% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3206 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3206 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3200 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3076 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3195 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3223 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3155 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3170 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3121 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3110 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3158 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 33 | 19 | 52 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 21 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 152 | 128 | 280 |
| High school | 260 | 62 | 322 |
| College or graduate school | 183 | 60 | 243 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax town, South Carolina | $17083 | $26097 | $8940 |
| Allendale County, South Carolina | $20898 | $27348 | $11293 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |