Fairfax, Iowa facts for kids
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Fairfax, Iowa
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Location of Fairfax, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Land | 3.00 sq mi (7.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,828 |
| • Density | 942.88/sq mi (364.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52228
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-26400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456463 |
Fairfax is a city located in Linn County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,828 people lived there. Fairfax is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
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History of Fairfax
Fairfax was founded in 1863. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. The city was named after Fairfax County, Virginia.
Geography of Fairfax
Fairfax is located at 41°55′11″N 91°46′49″W / 41.91972°N 91.78028°W. It is about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids. The city is also found along U.S. Route 151.
The United States Census Bureau says that Fairfax covers a total area of about 1.96 square miles (5.08 square kilometers). Most of this area, 1.94 sq mi (5.02 sq km), is land. Only a small part, 0.02 sq mi (0.05 sq km), is water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1940 | 262 | — |
| 1950 | 335 | +27.9% |
| 1960 | 528 | +57.6% |
| 1970 | 635 | +20.3% |
| 1980 | 683 | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 780 | +14.2% |
| 2000 | 889 | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 2,123 | +138.8% |
| 2020 | 2,828 | +33.2% |
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Fairfax in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 2,828 people living in Fairfax. There were 1,083 households and 822 families. The city had about 942.9 people per square mile (364.0 per square kilometer). There were 1,127 homes in total.
Most residents, about 92.2%, were White. Other groups included 1.5% Black or African American and 1.1% Asian. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 36.3% had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 62.3%, were married couples. The average age in Fairfax was 41.1 years old. About 27.5% of the people were under 20 years old.
Fairfax in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 2,123 people lived in Fairfax. There were 782 households and 608 families. The population density was about 1094.3 people per square mile (422.5 per square kilometer).
Most people, 96.1%, were White. About 1.2% were African American. Around 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 40.8% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.71 people. The average age was 36.6 years. About 28.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Fairfax
- Mattie Blaylock – She was known as the common-law wife of Wyatt Earp.
- Donald Gurnett – He was a well-known physicist, a scientist who studies how the universe works.
See also
In Spanish: Fairfax (Iowa) para niños
