Fairview is a city in Brown County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 240.

History

Fairview was founded on October 27, 1886, on land purchased in 1872 by W. F. Lambertson. It was named for its scenic setting.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 240 people, 118 households, and 69 families in Fairview. The population density was 699.7 per square mile (270.2/km). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 376.1 per square mile (145.2/km). The racial makeup was 91.67% (220)

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(91.67%

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), 0.42% (1)

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, 0.83% (2) Native American or

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, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 2.5% (6) from other races, and 4.58% (11) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 3.33% (8) of the population. Of the 118 households, 20.3% had children under the age of 18; 43.2% were married couples living together; 24.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.2% of households consisted of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.6% of the population. 17.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.2 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $50,455 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,771) and the median family income was $69,167 (+/- $5,673). Males had a median income of $36,940 (+/- $3,256) versus $25,000 (+/- $7,228) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,404 (+/- $2,509). Approximately, 2.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the

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, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 260 people, 130 households, and 71 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 146 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.8%

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, 1.9%

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, 0.4% Native American, and 3.8% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 130 households, of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were

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living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.69. The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 271 people, 132 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 149 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.20%

, 3.32%

, and 1.48% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population. There were 132 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were

living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.93. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $51,607. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $17,917 for females. The

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for the city was $22,789. About 11.0% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the

, including 6.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.3% of those 65 or over. Curb Roller Building

Economy

Although Fairview is mostly a bedroom community to the employees and students of nearby Sabetha and

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, a few businesses thrive. Services available from local business owners include welding, electrical, trash collection, and plumbing. The

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is the weekly paper, published in the same building since 1931. The city has also successfully maintained a post office. Fairview is also currently home to Curb Roller Manufacturing which does business worldwide.

Notable people

* David Floyd Lambertson, former United States Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in Southeast Asia * William P. Lambertson,

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from

* Bernard W. Rogers, former

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Europe (

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)

References

External links

City of Fairview

Fairview - Directory of Public Officials

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