Fairfield, IA

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Fairfield Overview

9,474
TOTAL POPULATION
5,181
MALE POPULATION
4,293
FEMALE POPULATION
120.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
82.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,109
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,164
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,277
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.59
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,722
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fairfield Zip Codes

Fairfield Area Codes

Race in Fairfield

The most populous races in Fairfield are White / Caucasian (7,394 | 78.0%), Asian (824 | 8.7%), and Black / African American (748 | 7.9%).
Race in Fairfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian8248.7%
Black / African American7487.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4324.6%
Native / Alaskan1241.3%
White / Caucasian7,39478.0%
Two or more Races3373.6%
Some other Race470.5%
Total9,474100.0%

Ancestry in Fairfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Fairfield are German (1,366 | 14.4%), Irish (1,005 | 10.6%), English (889 | 9.4%), American (425 | 4.5%), and Swedish (345 | 3.6%), together accounting for 42.5% of all Fairfield residents.
Ancestry in Fairfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
African630.7%
American4254.5%
Arab650.7%
British2342.5%
Cambodian1011.1%
Canadian540.6%
Central American Indian921.0%
Choctaw560.6%
Colombian820.9%
Croatian120.1%
Czech210.2%
Czechoslovakian130.1%
Danish530.6%
Dutch941.0%
Eastern European180.2%
Egyptian640.7%
English8899.4%
Ethiopian2552.7%
European2302.4%
Finnish70.1%
French1471.5%
French Canadian490.5%
German1,36614.4%
Greek1171.2%
Haitian60.1%
Hungarian230.2%
Indian (Asian)1311.4%
Irish1,00510.6%
Israeli10.0%
Italian2152.3%
Japanese160.2%
Korean550.6%
Laotian120.1%
Macedonian610.6%
Mexican1801.9%
Mexican American Indian1181.3%
Norwegian2823.0%
Palestinian10.0%
Polish2112.2%
Puerto Rican1321.4%
Romanian440.5%
Russian900.9%
Scandinavian160.2%
Scottish1821.9%
Slovak210.2%
South African160.2%
South American870.9%
Spanish290.3%
Sri Lankan2893.0%
Subsaharan African3383.6%
Swedish3453.6%
Swiss710.7%
Thai2722.9%
Turkish350.4%
Welsh220.2%
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Immigrants in Fairfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fairfield came from Asia (817 | 8.6%), Africa (551 | 5.8%), South Eastern Asia (418 | 4.4%), Eastern Africa (383 | 4.0%), and Vietnam (289 | 3.0%), together accounting for 25.9% of all Fairfield residents.
Immigrants in Fairfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5515.8%
Asia8178.6%
Australia120.1%
Cambodia160.2%
Canada290.3%
Caribbean60.1%
Central America250.3%
China790.8%
Congo110.1%
Eastern Africa3834.0%
Eastern Asia1811.9%
Eastern Europe921.0%
Egypt530.6%
El Salvador150.2%
England10.0%
Eritrea360.4%
Ethiopia2642.8%
Europe1601.7%
Germany320.3%
Haiti60.1%
Hong Kong250.3%
India820.9%
Israel10.0%
Kenya420.4%
Latin America360.4%
Mexico100.1%
Middle Africa110.1%
Nepal810.9%
Netherlands120.1%
Nigeria10.0%
North Macedonia610.6%
Northern Africa530.6%
Northern Europe240.3%
Oceania120.1%
Pakistan520.5%
Peru50.1%
Philippines1131.2%
Russia310.3%
South Africa160.2%
South America50.1%
South Central Asia2152.3%
South Eastern Asia4184.4%
Sweden230.2%
Taiwan170.2%
Vietnam2893.0%
Western Africa10.0%
Western Asia10.0%
Western Europe440.5%
Zimbabwe160.2%
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Sex and Age in Fairfield

Sex and Age in Fairfield

The most populous age groups in Fairfield are 25 to 29 Years (541 | 10.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (409 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years213 (4.1%)147 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years164 (3.2%)270 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years267 (5.1%)113 (2.6%)
15 to 19 Years166 (3.2%)250 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years447 (8.6%)182 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years541 (10.4%)225 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years350 (6.8%)409 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years408 (7.9%)163 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years419 (8.1%)257 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years376 (7.3%)256 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years250 (4.8%)242 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years186 (3.6%)257 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years255 (4.9%)255 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years407 (7.9%)400 (9.3%)
70 to 74 Years375 (7.2%)319 (7.4%)
75 to 79 Years147 (2.8%)232 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years86 (1.7%)54 (1.3%)
85 Years and over124 (2.4%)262 (6.1%)
Total5,181 (100.0%)4,293 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fairfield

Median Family Size in Fairfield

The median family size in Fairfield is 2.71 persons per family, with single female/mother families (334 | 16.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (325 | 15.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fairfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,417 (68.3%)2.69
Single Male/Father325 (15.7%)2.48
Single Female/Mother334 (16.1%)3.01
Total Families2,076 (100.0%)2.71

Median Household Size in Fairfield

The median household size in Fairfield is 2.07 persons per household, with single female/mother households (334 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.97 persons per household. non-family households (2,063 | 49.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fairfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,417 (34.2%)2.69
Single Male/Father325 (7.9%)2.70
Single Female/Mother334 (8.1%)3.97
Non-family2,063 (49.8%)1.24
Total Households4,139 (100.0%)2.07

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairfield

Out of a total of 4,139 households in Fairfield, 2,076 (50.2%) are family households, while 2,063 (49.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,109, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,788.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,788 (43.2%)
2-Person Households1,109 (26.8%)169 (4.1%)
3-Person Households493 (11.9%)17 (0.4%)
4-Person Households289 (7.0%)33 (0.8%)
5-Person Households185 (4.5%)56 (1.3%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,076 (50.2%)2,063 (49.8%)

Female Fertility in Fairfield

Fertility by Age in Fairfield

Average fertility rate in Fairfield is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 184.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 40.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years46 (40.4%)184.0
20 to 34 years31 (27.2%)38.0
35 to 50 years37 (32.5%)46.0
Total114 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairfield

27.2% of women with births (114) in Fairfield are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total31 (27.2%)83 (72.8%)

Fertility by Education in Fairfield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma46 (40.4%)225.0
College or Associate's Degree37 (32.5%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree15 (13.2%)29.0
Graduate Degree16 (14.0%)67.0
Total114 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairfield

72.8% of women with births in Fairfield are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (27.2%)83 (72.8%)

Income in Fairfield

Income Overview in Fairfield

Per Capita Income in Fairfield is $38,109, while median incomes of families and households are $60,164 and $44,277 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,474$38,109
Median Family Income2,076$60,164
Mean Family Income2,076$119,075
Median Household Income4,139$44,277
Mean Household Income4,139$83,727
Income Deficit2,076$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,47421.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,47478.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,4740.59

Earnings by Sex in Fairfield

Average Earnings in Fairfield are $27,691, $30,000 for men and $23,506 for women, a difference of 21.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Fairfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,848 (56.6%)$30,000
Female2,186 (43.4%)$23,506
Total5,034 (100.0%)$27,691

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairfield

The most common earnings brackets in Fairfield are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (293 | 10.3%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (241 | 11.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less106 (3.7%)192 (8.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999214 (7.5%)182 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49962 (2.2%)136 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999186 (6.5%)61 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499121 (4.3%)241 (11.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999135 (4.7%)76 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49935 (1.2%)33 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99978 (2.7%)62 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49940 (1.4%)44 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999233 (8.2%)164 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999214 (7.5%)107 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99947 (1.7%)207 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999156 (5.5%)138 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99986 (3.0%)28 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999293 (10.3%)90 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (1.4%)76 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999176 (6.2%)165 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999122 (4.3%)35 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999261 (9.2%)133 (6.1%)
$100,000+244 (8.6%)16 (0.7%)
Total2,848 (100.0%)2,186 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairfield

Average earnings in Fairfield are $37,176 for men and $26,094 for women, a difference of 29.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,352, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $29,817. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,938, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $22,891.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,352$36,938
College or Associate's Degree$37,583$24,028
Bachelor's Degree$40,022$22,891
Graduate Degree$29,817$30,350
Total$37,176$26,094

Family Income in Fairfield

Family Income Brackets in Fairfield

According to the Fairfield family income data, there are 538 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 25 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fairfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000834.0%
$10,000 to $14,999251.2%
$15,000 to $24,999914.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991547.4%
$35,000 to $49,99953825.9%
$50,000 to $74,99932215.5%
$75,000 to $99,99921010.1%
$100,000 to $149,99942120.3%
$150,000 to $199,999954.6%
$200,000+1396.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairfield

2-person families (1,202 | 57.9%) account for the highest median family income in Fairfield with $66,824 per family, while 2-person families (1,202 | 57.9%) have the highest median income of $33,412 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,202 (57.9%)$66,824
3-Person Families457 (22.0%)$58,140
4-Person Families320 (15.4%)$46,029
5-Person Families97 (4.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,076 (100.0%)$60,164

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairfield

The median family income in Fairfield is $60,164, with families comprising 2 earners (767) having the highest median family income of $105,299, while families with 1 earner (922) have the lowest median family income of $37,800, accounting for 36.9% and 44.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners292 (14.1%)$55,250
1 Earner922 (44.4%)$37,800
2 Earners767 (36.9%)$105,299
3+ Earners95 (4.6%)$101,094
Total2,076 (100.0%)$60,164

Household Income in Fairfield

Household Income Brackets in Fairfield

With 621 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fairfield, accounting for 15.0% of all households. In contrast, only 108 households (2.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fairfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00051712.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992115.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993448.3%
$25,000 to $34,99949712.0%
$35,000 to $49,99961714.9%
$50,000 to $74,99962115.0%
$75,000 to $99,99954613.2%
$100,000 to $149,99948411.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991082.6%
$200,000+1954.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fairfield

The median household income in Fairfield is $44,277, with the highest median household income of $68,325 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 170 households (4.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,553, with 1,437 households (34.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fairfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years170 (4.1%)$68,325
25 to 44 Years987 (23.8%)$61,906
45 to 64 Years1,437 (34.7%)$36,553
65+ Years1,545 (37.3%)$44,970
Total4,139 (100.0%)$44,277

Poverty in Fairfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield

With 16.7% poverty level for males and 17.5% for females among the residents of Fairfield, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 199 males (36.2%) and 99 females (38.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (23.9%)36 (24.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years31 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years13 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (27.8%)
18 to 24 Years28 (9.1%)99 (38.7%)
25 to 34 Years199 (36.2%)98 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years73 (10.8%)60 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years177 (29.5%)172 (34.5%)
55 to 64 Years18 (4.2%)33 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years87 (11.4%)136 (19.2%)
75 Years and over36 (10.8%)79 (16.4%)
Total742 (16.7%)723 (17.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield

According to the poverty statistics in Fairfield, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years162 (76.1%)111 (75.5%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years250 (89.6%)193 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years113 (78.5%)89 (100.0%)
15 Years109 (89.3%)64 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (100.0%)26 (72.2%)
18 to 24 Years280 (90.9%)157 (61.3%)
25 to 34 Years351 (63.8%)534 (84.5%)
35 to 44 Years602 (89.2%)360 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years422 (70.5%)326 (65.5%)
55 to 64 Years411 (95.8%)479 (93.5%)
65 to 74 Years675 (88.6%)571 (80.8%)
75 Years and over297 (89.2%)404 (83.6%)
Total3,701 (83.3%)3,415 (82.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fairfield show that 8.3% or 118 of the total 1,417 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.1%, comprising of 70 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children837 (94.6%)48 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children365 (83.9%)70 (16.1%)
3 or 4 Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,299 (91.7%)118 (8.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairfield

According to the poverty data in Fairfield, 11.4% or 37 single-father households and 4.5% or 15 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (19.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (6.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children37 (19.5%)15 (6.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (11.4%)15 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairfield

The poverty data for Fairfield shows that 118 of the married-couple family households (8.3%) and 52 of the single-parent households (7.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 70 households (16.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 household (12.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children48 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children70 (16.1%)52 (12.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (8.3%)52 (7.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Fairfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Fairfield

Among the 4,342 employed individuals in Fairfield, private company employees (2,526 | 58.2%), not-for-profit organizations (656 | 15.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (433 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fairfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,52658.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)43310.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2124.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations65615.1%
Local Government Employees2896.7%
State Government Employees1513.5%
Federal Government Employees751.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,342100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fairfield

According to the labor force statistics for Fairfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,114), 58.2% or 4,722 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 307 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 78.1% or 346 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.6% or 106 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years153 (66.5%)4 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Years345 (54.8%)4 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Years412 (53.8%)59 (14.3%)
30 to 34 Years584 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years971 (77.9%)15 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years854 (76.0%)89 (10.4%)
55 to 59 Years346 (78.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years267 (52.4%)18 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years569 (37.9%)106 (18.6%)
75 Years and over222 (24.5%)14 (6.3%)
Total4,722 (58.2%)307 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairfield

According to labor force statistics for Fairfield, 70.8% of individuals (3,433) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,849) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 182 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 77.7% or 1,136 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.8% or 63 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School31 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma717 (77.0%)82 (8.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,136 (77.7%)121 (8.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,549 (69.2%)34 (1.5%)
Total3,433 (70.8%)257 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fairfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairfield are Community & Social Service (655 | 14.8%), Management (523 | 11.8%), Education Instruction & Library (380 | 8.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (369 | 8.4%), and Business & Financial (363 | 8.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fairfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (89.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management377 (72.1%)146 (27.9%)
Business & Financial239 (65.8%)124 (34.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science292 (79.1%)77 (20.9%)
Computers & Mathematics229 (74.8%)77 (25.2%)
Architecture & Engineering39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 302 (46.1%)353 (53.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)145 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library226 (59.5%)154 (40.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating29 (18.8%)125 (81.2%)
Health Technologists11 (10.6%)93 (89.4%)
Total (Category)1,239 (60.0%)825 (40.0%)
Total (Overall)2,462 (55.8%)1,952 (44.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fairfield are Food Preparation & Serving (255 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (235 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (139 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (139 | 3.2%), and Security & Protection (20 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Fairfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fairfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.5%), Personal Care & Service (64.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support20 (8.5%)215 (91.5%)
Security & Protection20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving101 (39.6%)154 (60.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance93 (66.9%)46 (33.1%)
Personal Care & Service49 (35.2%)90 (64.7%)
Total (Category)283 (35.9%)505 (64.1%)
Total (Overall)2,462 (55.8%)1,952 (44.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fairfield are Sales & Related (366 | 8.3%), and Office & Administration (227 | 5.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fairfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related88 (24.0%)278 (76.0%)
Office & Administration24 (10.6%)203 (89.4%)
Total (Category)112 (18.9%)481 (81.1%)
Total (Overall)2,462 (55.8%)1,952 (44.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fairfield are Construction & Extraction (149 | 3.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fairfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction133 (89.3%)16 (10.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)163 (91.1%)16 (8.9%)
Total (Overall)2,462 (55.8%)1,952 (44.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fairfield are Production (372 | 8.4%), Material Moving (343 | 7.8%), and Transportation (75 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fairfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production276 (74.2%)96 (25.8%)
Transportation75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving314 (91.5%)29 (8.5%)
Total (Category)665 (84.2%)125 (15.8%)
Total (Overall)2,462 (55.8%)1,952 (44.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairfield

Employment Industries in Fairfield

The major employment industries in Fairfield include Educational Services (837 | 19.0%), Manufacturing (617 | 14.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (501 | 11.4%), Finance & Insurance (399 | 9.0%), and Retail Trade (392 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Fairfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairfield

The Fairfield industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (92.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (92.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87.6%), and Administrative & Support (80.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fairfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction191 (92.3%)16 (7.7%)
Manufacturing550 (89.1%)67 (10.9%)
Wholesale Trade24 (48.0%)26 (52.0%)
Retail Trade156 (39.8%)236 (60.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information45 (50.6%)44 (49.4%)
Finance & Insurance247 (61.9%)152 (38.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing101 (63.1%)59 (36.9%)
Professional & Scientific101 (41.1%)145 (58.9%)
Enterprise Management38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support18 (19.2%)76 (80.8%)
Educational Services630 (75.3%)207 (24.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance62 (12.4%)439 (87.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (7.5%)49 (92.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services159 (48.3%)170 (51.7%)
Public Administration82 (58.6%)58 (41.4%)
Total2,462 (55.8%)1,952 (44.2%)

Education in Fairfield

School Enrollment in Fairfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,490 students in Fairfield are graduate / professional (767 | 30.8%), college / undergraduate (594 | 23.9%), and elementary school (321 | 12.9%).
School Enrollment in Fairfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool722.9%
Kindergarten1676.7%
Elementary School32112.9%
Middle School28311.4%
High School28611.5%
College / Undergraduate59423.9%
Graduate / Professional76730.8%
Total2,490100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairfield

Out of a total of 2,490 students who are enrolled in schools in Fairfield, 1,123 (45.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,367 (54.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 379 (87.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds62 (86.1%)10 (13.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old349 (80.4%)85 (19.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds373 (98.2%)7 (1.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds217 (89.3%)26 (10.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds69 (25.8%)198 (74.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds174 (29.4%)417 (70.6%)
35 Years and over52 (12.1%)379 (87.9%)
Total1,367 (54.9%)1,123 (45.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairfield

Computers & mathematics (663 | 16.7%), education (538 | 13.5%), business (514 | 12.9%), visual & performing arts (457 | 11.5%), and psychology (267 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 3,979 individuals in Fairfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics66316.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1183.0%
Physical & Health Sciences401.0%
Psychology2676.7%
Social Sciences2275.7%
Engineering2466.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies381.0%
Science & Technology2175.4%
Business51412.9%
Education53813.5%
Literature & Languages2456.2%
Liberal Arts & History1654.2%
Visual & Performing Arts45711.5%
Communications1082.7%
Arts & Humanities1363.4%
Total3,979100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fairfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fairfield are males with 2 vehicles (1,070, accounting for 47.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (612, making up 58.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle102 (4.6%)223 (12.1%)
1 Vehicle521 (23.3%)603 (32.7%)
2 Vehicles1,070 (47.9%)612 (33.2%)
3 Vehicles172 (7.7%)128 (6.9%)
4 Vehicles319 (14.3%)280 (15.2%)
5 or more Vehicles51 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,235 (100.0%)1,846 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fairfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fairfield are 10 to 14 minutes (1,196 commuters, 34.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,071 commuters, 31.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (401 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Fairfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3058.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,07131.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1,19634.7%
15 to 19 Minutes40111.6%
20 to 24 Minutes471.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1865.4%
30 to 34 Minutes331.0%
35 to 39 Minutes962.8%
40 to 44 Minutes170.5%
45 to 59 Minutes551.6%
60 to 89 Minutes160.5%
90 or more Minutes260.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Fairfield

The most common commute times in Fairfield are 10 to 14 minutes (720 commuters, 36.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (476 commuters, 32.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fairfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes44 (2.2%)261 (17.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes692 (35.2%)379 (25.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes720 (36.7%)476 (32.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes274 (14.0%)127 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes15 (0.8%)32 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes163 (8.3%)23 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)33 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)96 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes40 (2.0%)15 (1.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes16 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fairfield are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (517, 26.3%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (303, 20.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (0.4%)54 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (0.8%)32 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM133 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM61 (3.1%)36 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM152 (7.7%)95 (6.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM95 (4.8%)226 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM517 (26.3%)200 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM201 (10.2%)134 (9.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM149 (7.6%)66 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM284 (14.5%)105 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM25 (1.3%)74 (5.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)83 (5.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM224 (11.4%)303 (20.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM101 (5.1%)77 (5.2%)
Total1,964 (100.0%)1,485 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fairfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Fairfield

Of the total 4,139 dwellings in Fairfield, owner-occupied units account for 2,373 (57.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,766 (42.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fairfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,37357.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,76642.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,139100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,78843.2%
2-Person Household1,27830.9%
3-Person Household51012.3%
4+ Person Household56313.6%
Total Housing Units4,139100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household822 (46.0%)966 (54.0%)
2-Person Household912 (71.4%)366 (28.6%)
3-Person Household302 (59.2%)208 (40.8%)
4+ Person Household337 (59.9%)226 (40.1%)
Total Housing Units2,373 (57.3%)1,766 (42.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (16.8%)89 (83.2%)
High School Diploma483 (74.5%)165 (25.5%)
College/Associate Degree675 (56.6%)517 (43.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,197 (54.6%)995 (45.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years69116.7%
35 to 44 Years46611.3%
45 to 54 Years76218.4%
55 to 64 Years67516.3%
65 to 74 Years1,07826.0%
75 to 84 Years3057.4%
85 Years and Over1623.9%
Total4,139100.0%

Housing Finances in Fairfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,373 (57.3%)$68,865
Renter-Occupied1,766 (42.7%)$28,517
Average4,139 (100.0%)$44,277

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00043 (1.8%)164 (9.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99991 (3.8%)221 (12.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (0.4%)201 (11.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99961 (2.6%)84 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99977 (3.2%)121 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999246 (10.4%)251 (14.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999321 (13.5%)295 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999437 (18.4%)183 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999352 (14.8%)196 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999474 (20.0%)11 (0.6%)
$150,000 or more262 (11.0%)39 (2.2%)
Total2,373 (100.0%)1,766 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300278 (11.7%)108 (6.1%)
$300 to $499313 (13.2%)68 (3.8%)
$500 to $799584 (24.6%)536 (30.3%)
$800 to $999323 (13.6%)336 (19.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499637 (26.8%)471 (26.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999161 (6.8%)25 (1.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49926 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99951 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,373 (100.0%)1,766 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fairfield

Housing Structures in Fairfield

Housing Structures in Fairfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,56762.0%
Single Unit, Attached1834.4%
2 Unit Apartments1263.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments46911.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2095.1%
10 or more Apartments1764.3%
Mobile Home / Other4099.9%
Total4,139100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,987 (77.4%)580 (22.6%)
Single Unit, Attached26 (14.2%)157 (85.8%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (6.4%)118 (93.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments204 (43.5%)265 (56.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments14 (6.7%)195 (93.3%)
10 or more Apartments14 (8.0%)162 (92.0%)
Mobile Home / Other120 (29.3%)289 (70.7%)
Total2,373 (57.3%)1,766 (42.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room43 (1.8%)101 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms107 (4.5%)447 (25.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms636 (26.8%)908 (51.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms866 (36.5%)235 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms721 (30.4%)75 (4.3%)
Total2,373 (100.0%)1,766 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,916 (80.7%)946 (53.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas87 (3.7%)49 (2.8%)
Electricity305 (12.9%)750 (42.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)7 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used43 (1.8%)14 (0.8%)
Total2,373 (100.0%)1,766 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle67 (2.8%)440 (24.9%)
1 Vehicle976 (41.1%)866 (49.0%)
2 Vehicles982 (41.4%)395 (22.4%)
3 or more Vehicles348 (14.7%)65 (3.7%)
Total2,373 (100.0%)1,766 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fairfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fairfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,394979
Median Property Value$125,300$150,200
Median Household Income$57,417$85
Monthly Housing Costs$566$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,376$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000410 (29.4%)58 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999212 (15.2%)215 (22.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999689 (49.4%)586 (59.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99961 (4.4%)110 (11.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99922 (1.6%)10 (1.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)979 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000134 (9.6%)40 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99968 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999198 (14.2%)79 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999219 (15.7%)48 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999255 (18.3%)102 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999160 (11.5%)182 (18.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999183 (13.1%)192 (19.6%)
$150,000 or more177 (12.7%)291 (29.7%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)979 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x829 (59.5%)84,238 (8,604.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x133 (9.5%)564 (57.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x138 (9.9%)218 (22.3%)
4.0x or more294 (21.1%)140 (14.3%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)979 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800278 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499110 (7.9%)140 (14.3%)
$800 to $1,499874 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)979 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,006 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years767 (84.8%)138 (15.2%)
26 to 34 Years1,100 (81.4%)251 (18.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,146 (92.5%)93 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years932 (83.4%)186 (16.6%)
55 to 64 Years904 (96.1%)37 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,409 (95.9%)60 (4.1%)
75 Years and older793 (97.2%)23 (2.8%)
Total8,526 (91.5%)788 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,006 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen767 (84.8%)138 (15.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,260 (83.2%)254 (16.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,948 (90.4%)207 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,192 (92.0%)103 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,388 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,141 (96.4%)80 (3.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6360 (76.8%)165 (35.2%)
6 to 18 Years525 (52.2%)594 (59.1%)
19 to 25 Years291 (32.2%)521 (57.6%)
25 to 34 Years332 (24.6%)796 (58.9%)
35 to 44 Years246 (19.9%)971 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years422 (37.8%)510 (45.6%)
55 to 64 Years299 (31.8%)697 (74.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,365 (92.9%)695 (47.3%)
75 Years and over771 (94.5%)311 (38.1%)
Total4,611 (49.5%)5,260 (56.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)63 (13.0%)
18 to 34 Years84 (6.2%)159 (16.5%)
35 to 64 Years362 (19.4%)246 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years101 (13.3%)47 (6.7%)
75 Years and over88 (26.4%)133 (27.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fairfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years118 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (3.2%)22 (3.1%)
75 Years and over62 (18.6%)106 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (1.7%)41 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
75 Years and over48 (14.4%)13 (2.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)63 (13.0%)
18 to 34 Years60 (4.4%)104 (10.8%)
35 to 64 Years133 (7.1%)178 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years60 (7.9%)9 (1.3%)
75 Years and over14 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (3.6%)55 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years199 (10.6%)160 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years17 (2.2%)39 (5.5%)
75 Years and over18 (5.4%)53 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (3.6%)55 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years42 (2.2%)89 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Fairfield

Computing Device Access in Fairfield

Computing Device Access in Fairfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,32880.4%
Smartphone3,29879.7%
Tablet2,45159.2%
No Computing Device2556.2%
Total4,139100.0%

Internet Access in Fairfield

Internet Access in Fairfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet431.0%
Broadband Home2,93771.0%
Cellular Data Only44810.8%
Satellite Internet1804.3%
No Internet61114.8%
Total4,139100.0%

Fairfield Summary

Fairfield, Iowa is a city located in the southeastern corner of the state, in Jefferson County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the banks of the Skunk River and is home to a population of approximately 10,000 people.

History

Fairfield was founded in 1839 by settlers from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The city was named after Fairfield, Ohio, the hometown of one of the settlers. The city was incorporated in 1855 and was the first city in the state to be incorporated by an act of the legislature.
The city was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, with many of the city's residents helping to provide shelter and assistance to escaped slaves. During the Civil War, the city was the site of a major battle between Union and Confederate forces.
In the late 19th century, Fairfield became an important center for the arts, with many of the city's residents becoming involved in the arts and culture scene. The city was also home to a number of prominent writers, including Mark Twain, who wrote his famous novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, while living in Fairfield.

Geography

Fairfield is located in the southeastern corner of Iowa, in Jefferson County. The city is situated on the banks of the Skunk River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 50 miles south of Des Moines and is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy

Fairfield has a diverse economy, with a number of industries represented in the city. The city is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a large furniture manufacturer, a plastics manufacturer, and a number of food processing companies. The city is also home to a number of technology companies, including a software development company and a number of web design firms.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Maharishi University of Management, a private university that focuses on the study of consciousness-based education. The city is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Fairfield was 9,464. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 2.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $22,845. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fairfield?
Total Population of Fairfield is 9,474.
What is the Total Male Population of Fairfield?
Total Male Population of Fairfield is 5,181.
What is the Total Female Population of Fairfield?
Total Female Population of Fairfield is 4,293.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fairfield?
There are 120.68 Males per 100 Females in Fairfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fairfield?
There are 82.86 Females per 100 Males in Fairfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Fairfield?
Median Population Age in Fairfield is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fairfield
Average Family Size in Fairfield is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fairfield
Average Household Size in Fairfield is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fairfield?
Per Capita income in Fairfield is $38,109.
What is the Median Family Income in Fairfield?
Median Family Income in Fairfield is $60,164.
What is the Median Household income in Fairfield?
Median Household Income in Fairfield is $44,277.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fairfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Fairfield is 21.6%.
Women in Fairfield earn 78.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fairfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fairfield is 0.59.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fairfield?
There are 4,722 People in the Labor Forcein in Fairfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fairfield?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Fairfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fairfield?
Unemployment Rate in Fairfield is 6.5%.