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Fairfax, SC
Town in Allendale County, South Carolina.
Population
1,935
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
584
ZIP codes
0
Fairfax and its ZIP codes
Fairfax at a glance
- Fairfax is about 3.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,649 a year, 41% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,000 (76% below South Carolina) and median rent is $662 a month.
Local data for Fairfax, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfax, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,649
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$63,000
Median rent
$662/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
41.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (166), German Americans (140), Italian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allendale County. PPP loans are for Fairfax.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,254
2,504 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.51M
FY 2026, $7,652 per person
How people get to work
Fairfax, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 41.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfax, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
300
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfax, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
23.1%
U.S. 12.1% +11.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Fairfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrunsonTown | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| AllendaleTown | 5.3 mi | 3.3 |
| SycamoreTown | 5.4 mi | 3.2 |
| GiffordTown | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| UlmerTown | 9.8 mi | 2.7 |
| HamptonTown | 9.9 mi | 4.5 |
| LurayTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| VarnvilleTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| KlineTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| EstillTown | 15 mi | 4 |
| OlarTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| EhrhardtTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| IslandtonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| LodgeTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| GovanTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| ScotiaTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfax, SC in?
- Fairfax is in Allendale County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Fairfax, SC?
- About 1,935 people live in Fairfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfax?
- Nearby places include Brunson (3.6 mi), Allendale (5.3 mi), Sycamore (5.4 mi), Gifford (6.9 mi), Ulmer (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023