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Fairplay, CO


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Fairplay, Colorado

Fairplay, Colorado, in Park county, is 59 miles SW of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 64 miles SW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 610 people lived in Fairplay.

The People and Families of Fairplay

In Fairplay, about 57% of adults are married.

Fairplay is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairplay had a median family income of $51,979. The bulk of the population of Fairplay is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Colorado.

Political Inclinations

Fairplay residents donated more money ($400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Fairplay Housing

An estimated 62% of living spaces in Fairplay are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Fairplay, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fairplay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Fairplay Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Fairplay Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fairplay Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fairplay People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fairplay College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Fairplay, CO

Comparing Fairplay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity85
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population36
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents13
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