Fairview
Census-designated place in Christian County, Kentucky

Fairview is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Christian County, Kentucky, with 258 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pembroke, 5.4 miles SW.
- 258residents (2020 Census)
- 640 ftelevation · 195 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 214 / sq mipopulation density
- 42266ZIP code
About Fairview
Fairview is a small census-designated place on the boundary between Christian and Todd counties in the western part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 258, down from the 2010 census total of 286, with 186 living in Christian County and 100 living in Todd County. It is chiefly notable as the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, later President of the Confederate States of America, and as the location of the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site.
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- Median household income
- $58,309
- Median age
- 33.6
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Fairview had 258 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 258 |
|---|---|
| Density | 214 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairview at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Christian County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 258 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.21 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8422° N, 87.3108° W |
| ZIP code | 42266 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2126182 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairview
- Pembroke5.4 mi SW
- Elkton8.5 mi E
- Trenton8.8 mi S
- Hopkinsville9.0 mi W
- Oak Grove13.2 mi SW
- Fort Campbell North15.4 mi SW
- Guthrie15.6 mi SE
- Allensville16.0 mi SE
- Crofton17.1 mi NW
- Clarksville, TN19.2 mi S
- Gracey19.7 mi W
- Lewisburg22.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview
What county is Fairview in?
Fairview is in Christian County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Fairview, KY?
258 people lived in Fairview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairview, KY?
The ZIP code of Fairview is 42266.
What is the elevation of Fairview?
640 feet (195 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairview?
Pembroke (5.4 mi), Elkton (8.5 mi), Trenton (8.8 mi), Hopkinsville (9.0 mi), Oak Grove (13.2 mi).
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