Fairborn, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Fairborn, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Fairborn | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,157 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1930.9 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.65% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,674 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Fairborn grew by 16.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 28,157 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Fairborn is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.8% of residents. That is 5.9 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,541 26.8% +5.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,193 22.0% +0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,889 17.4% -2.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,188 14.9% -3.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Fairborn and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 48.8% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Fairborn has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Fairborn | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,565 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.81% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fairborn is about 13% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Fairborn | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $132,563 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $961 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.0% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Fairborn is about 11.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $961 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fairborn spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fairborn | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.4 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,223 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,686 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,087 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fairborn is 20 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fairborn has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Fairborn | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Fairborn has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fairborn | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Fairborn, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fairborn, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn, OH | 28,157 | $62,565 #2/2 | $132,563 #2/2 | 20.2 min #2/2 |
| Beavercreek, OH | 42,546 | $107,826 | $229,864 | 17.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fairborn, Ohio.
How big is Fairborn, Ohio by population?
About 28,157 people live in Fairborn, Ohio, in 12,674 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 36.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Fairborn, Ohio?
Averaged over its land area, Fairborn, Ohio has 1,931 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 22 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Fairborn, Ohio?
The median home costs 2.1 times the median household income ($132,563 against $62,565), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $961 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Fairborn, Ohio?
24.3% of adults in Fairborn, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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