Fairground, IA

Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Fairground

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.5%

Households with Children

28.0%

School Enrollment K-12

370

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 21.8%
High School / GED: 41.1%
Some College or Associate's: 21.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.7%
Single Parents: 15.3%
Couples & Adults: 29.6%
Living Alone: 42.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 38.5%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 3.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 4.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 8.2%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 28.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 71.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 65.1%
Spanish: 32.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 2.7%
High School (9-12): 15.0%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 71.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources