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Fairborn, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fairborn, Ohio is 34,506 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $55,966, the median home value is $169,600, and the median age is 35.0.

The population has grown 5.7% since 2010 (33,219 → 35,105).

34,506

Population

2368

People / sq mi

$55,966

Median Income

$169,600

Median Home Value

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Fairborn covers 14.6 sq mi of land at 2368 people per square mile.

About Fairborn, OH

In Fairborn, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $169,600. Fairborn is a city in Ohio with a population of 34,506. It ranks #43 among cities in Ohio by population.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,966, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.4%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $169,600, with typical rent around $968.

Roughly 30.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Fairborn city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fairborn city had a population of 33,219 in 2010 and 35,105 in 2024, a 5.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,105 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.40%.

2024 · 35K20102024
Fairborn city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

35,105

Population (2024)

33,219

Population (2010)

35,105

Peak (2024)

0.40%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201033,219
201133,484
201233,587
201333,617
201433,714
201533,236
201633,617
201733,644
201833,694
201933,876
202034,575
202134,440
202234,750
202334,816
202435,105

Race & Ethnicity

White78.9%
Black or African American8.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Economy & Income

$55,966

Median Household Income

$36,064

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$169,600

Median Home Value

$968

Median Rent

50.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.9%

High School+

30.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

79.5%

Public Transit

7.7%

Work From Home

20.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

27.0%

Foreign Born

94.0%

Non-English at Home

10.4%

Veterans

17.1%

With Disability

92.3%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.1%
Manufacturing9.9%
Public Administration9.8%
Construction5.4%
Information4.6%
Retail Trade4.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairborn, Ohio has a population of 34,506 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest city in Ohio.

The median household income in Fairborn, Ohio is $55,966, with 10.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fairborn, Ohio is $169,600, with median monthly rent at $968 and a homeownership rate of 50.3%.

The median age in Fairborn, Ohio is 35.0 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has grown 5.7% since 2010 (33,219 → 35,105).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.