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Place in Georgia, United States
Fairview, Georgia
Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Location in Walker County and the state of GeorgiaLocation in Walker County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°56′5″N 85°17′19″W / 34.93472°N 85.28861°W / 34.93472; -85.28861
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyWalker
Area
 • Total7.53 sq mi (19.49 km)
 • Land7.53 sq mi (19.49 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population
 • Total6,409
 • Density851.58/sq mi (328.79/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)706/762
FIPS code13-28632
GNIS feature ID0331690

Fairview is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Walker County, Georgia, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was 6,409. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Fairview is located at 34°56′5″N 85°17′19″W / 34.93472°N 85.28861°W / 34.93472; -85.28861 (34.934700, -85.288546).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19 km), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19806,558—
19906,444−1.7%
20006,6012.4%
20106,7692.5%
20206,409−5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850-1870 1870-1880
1890-1910 1920-1930
1940 1950 1960
1970 1980 1990
2000 2010 2020

Fairview was first listed as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.

2020 census

Fairview, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the U.S. census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 6,087 6,236 5,705 92.21% 92.13% 89.02%
Black or African American alone (NH) 342 262 251 5.18% 3.87% 3.92%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 23 18 29 0.35% 0.27% 0.45%
Asian alone (NH) 30 30 14 0.45% 0.44% 0.22%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 1 2 0.02% 0.01% 0.03%
Other race alone (NH) 1 4 17 0.02% 0.06% 0.27%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 72 128 276 1.09% 1.89% 4.31%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 45 90 115 0.68% 1.33% 1.79%
Total 6,601 6,769 6,409 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,409 people, 2,439 households, and 1,715 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 6,601 people, 2,568 households and 1,931 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 879.7 inhabitants per square mile (339.7/km). There were 2,734 housing units at an average density of 364.4 per square mile (140.7/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.56% White, 5.18% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 2,568 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.00.

24.3% of residents were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median household income was $33,894 and the median family income was $40,379. Males had a median income of $30,015 versus $22,155 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,687. About 7.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  8. "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
  9. "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930. pp. 251–256.
  10. "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
  11. "1950 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
  12. "1960 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1960.
  13. "1970 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1970.
  14. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
  15. "1990 Census of Population - Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1990.
  16. "2000 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
  17. "2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2010.
  18. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Fairview CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  19. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Fairview CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  20. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Fairview CDP, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
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