What is the population of Fairfax?

The population of Fairfax, VT is 4,917.

Where is Fairfax located?

Fairfax, VT is located at latitude 44.6653300 and longitude -73.0087500. It is in United States.

What is the area of Fairfax?

The area of Fairfax, VT is 104.7 km².

What is the elevation of Fairfax?

Fairfax, VT has an elevation of 110 meters (361 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Fairfax in?

Fairfax, VT is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Fairfax in?

Fairfax is in the state of Vermont, United States.

What county is Fairfax, VT in?

Fairfax is in Franklin County, Vermont.

How has the population of Fairfax changed?

The population of Fairfax, VT has increased from 4,285 (2010) to 4,917 (2020), a change of 14.7%.

Fairfax, Vermont

Fairfax: town in Vermont, United States

About

Fairfax is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,285 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,917 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Fairfax

Population	4,917 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Vermont (United States)
County	Franklin County
Postal code	05454
Phone Area Codes	802
Area	104.7 km²
Latitude & Longitude	44.6653,-73.0088
Altitude	659 feet / 201 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	19:14:48 (22nd April 2026)
Density	47 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	12.85% (2010-2020)
Weather	50℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Fairfax is located at 44°39'55"N 73°0'32"W (44.6653300, -73.0087500).

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Weather

50°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

5 to 8 mph SW Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Fairfax increased by 12.85% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	4,285	-	census
2011	4,381	2.19%	estimation process
2012	4,401	0.45%	estimation process
2013	4,429	0.63%	estimation process
2014	4,523	2.08%	estimation process
2015	4,591	1.48%	estimation process
2016	4,630	0.84%	estimation process
2017	4,663	0.71%	estimation process
2018	4,753	1.89%	estimation process
2019	4,803	1.04%	estimation process
2020	4,917	2.32%	estimation process

Fairfax zip code is 05454. County name: Franklin, County fips: 50011

People born in Fairfax (2)

People born in Fairfax, including Union Army general Israel Bush Richardson, politician George N. Dale, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Fairfax, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
231059	Saint Michael's College	Colchester (VT)	05439
231004	O'Briens Aveda Institute	Williston (VT)	05495
456001	Advanced Welding Institute	South Burlington (VT)	05403
230852	Champlain College	Burlington (VT)	05401
231174	University of Vermont	Burlington (VT)	05405-0160

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to Fairfax, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
SAB	St. Albans station	40 Federal Street	RAIL
ESX	Essex Junction station	29 Railroad Ave.	RAIL
PLB	Plattsburgh station	Bridge and Dock Sts.	RAIL
PRK	Port Kent station	Hwy 373 & Back Rd	RAIL
WAB	Waterbury	US Hwy 2 and Park Row	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Fairfax.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Fairfax Post Office	Fairfax (VT)	05454
Westford Post Office	Westford (VT)	05494
Milton Post Office	Milton (VT)	05468
Cambridg Post Office	Cambridge (VT)	05444
Jeffersonvill Post Office	Jeffersonville (VT)	05464

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Other cities in Franklin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , VT.

City Name	Population	Title
Swanton	6,574	Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Saint Albans	6,540	Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Richford	2,303	Town in Vermont
Sheldon	2,226	Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Fairfield	1,973	Town in Vermont, United States
Berkshire	1,756	Town in Vermont
Franklin	1,435	City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Fletcher	1,348	Town in Vermont
Bakersfield	1,336	Town in Franklin County, Vermont
Enosburg Falls	1,284	Village in town of Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Montgomery	1,212	Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Fairfax distances to largest Vermont cities