Fairfax is a city in Clark Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 648 at the 2020 census.

History

Fairfax was platted in April 1881 and was incorporated on November 9, 1881. A post office has been in operation at Fairfax since 1881.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 638 people, 285 households, and 186 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 343 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 285 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Fairfax High School.

Public library

Fairfax Branch Library is a branch of the Atchison County Library.

See also

  • List of cities in Missouri

References

  • Historic maps of Fairfax in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri
  • Official website