Fairview, Georgia facts for kids
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Fairview, Georgia
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Location in Walker County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.53 sq mi (19.49 km2) |
| • Land | 7.53 sq mi (19.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,409 |
| • Density | 851.58/sq mi (328.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-28632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331690 |
Fairview is a community in Walker County, Georgia, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for official records, even though it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 6,409 people lived in Fairview. It is also part of the larger Chattanooga area, which includes parts of both Tennessee and Georgia.
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Where is Fairview Located?
Fairview is found at specific coordinates: 34.934700 degrees North and 85.288546 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Fairview covers an area of about 7.5 square miles (or 19.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Fairview?
Fairview has been counted as a census-designated place since 1980. This means the government has been tracking its population for many years.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Fairview has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
- 1980: 6,558 people
- 1990: 6,444 people
- 2000: 6,601 people
- 2010: 6,769 people
- 2020: 6,409 people
Fairview's Diverse Community (2020)
The 2020 United States census also gathered information about the different groups of people living in Fairview. This helps us understand the community better.
- Most residents are White (about 89%).
- About 4% of the population is Black or African American.
- Smaller groups include Native American or Alaska Native people, Asian people, and Pacific Islander people.
- Some people identify as being of Mixed Race (about 4.3%).
- About 1.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
In total, the 2020 census counted 6,409 people living in Fairview. These people lived in 2,439 households, which are like homes or apartments, and there were 1,715 families.
See also
In Spanish: Fairview (Georgia) para niños
