Fairfax, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairfax, Missouri
|
|
|---|---|
Downtown Fairfax in June 2019
|
|
Location of Fairfax, Missouri
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Atchison |
| Township | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 648 |
| • Density | 1,393.55/sq mi (537.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64446
|
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-23266 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394731 |
Fairfax is a small city located in Atchison County, Missouri, in the United States. It's part of Clark Township. In 2020, about 648 people lived there.
Contents
A Look Back: Fairfax's History
Fairfax was officially started in 1881. That same year, a post office opened in the city, helping people send and receive mail.
Understanding Fairfax's Geography
Fairfax covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.22 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.47 square miles (1.21 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Fairfax: Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 329 | — | |
| 1900 | 666 | 102.4% | |
| 1910 | 666 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 704 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 852 | 21.0% | |
| 1940 | 813 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 806 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 736 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 835 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 835 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 699 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 645 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 638 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 648 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Fairfax in 2010: A Closer Look
In 2010, there were 638 people living in Fairfax. These people lived in 285 different homes, and 186 of these were families. The city had about 1,357 people per square mile.
Most people living in Fairfax in 2010 were White (98.4%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Asian (0.3%), or from two or more racial backgrounds (0.6%).
About 26% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (52.6%) were married couples. The average home had 2.24 people, and the average family had 2.72 people.
The average age of people in Fairfax was 46.8 years. About 20% of residents were under 18. Another 20% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
Learning in Fairfax: Schools and Library
Schools in the City
The Fairfax R-III School District serves the city of Fairfax. This district runs an elementary school, a middle school, and Fairfax High School.
Your Local Library
The Fairfax Branch Library is a part of the Atchison County Library system. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Fairfax (Misuri) para niños
