Fairfax, Minnesota
Fairfax: city in Minnesota, United States
About
Fairfax is a city located in the county of Renville in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,235 and a population density of 362 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,119 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fairfax
| Population | 1,119 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Renville County |
| Postal code | 55332 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 3.41 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5291,-94.7208 |
| Altitude | 1,033 feet / 315 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:05:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 328 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fairfax is located at 44°31'45"N 94°43'15"W (44.5291300, -94.7208200).
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Weather
85°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 25 mph SSE
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fairfax decreased by 10.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,235 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,212 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,199 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,183 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,171 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,158 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,142 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,146 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,138 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,131 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,119 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,877 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,310 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -12.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,513 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,310 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 98.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 97.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 418 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,429 |
Fairfax zip code is 55332.
County name: Renville, County
fips: 27129
City of Fairfax
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,429 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $64,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $809 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $270 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $517 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | NA |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,076 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 26.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,320 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 55,585 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,976 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,627 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,838 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 99 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,142 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 44,955 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 490 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 417 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 176 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 394 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 380 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 28.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 400.84 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fairfax, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173452 | Martin Luther College | New Ulm (MN) | 56073-3965 |
Closest post offices linked to Fairfax.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Post Office | Fairfax (MN) | 55332 |
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Other cities in Renville County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Renville County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2,931 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Olivia | 2,310 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Renville | 1,162 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Buffalo Lake | 678 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Danube | 451 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Morton | 369 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Sacred Heart | 247 | City in Renville County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakeside | 233 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hector | 207 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Beaver Falls | 184 | Township in Renville County, Minnesota |
| Bird Island | 181 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairfax distances to largest Minnesota cities