Fairfield, CA

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Fairfield Overview

119,420
TOTAL POPULATION
59,319
MALE POPULATION
60,101
FEMALE POPULATION
98.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,600
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,091
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$98,857
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,073
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
60,558
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fairfield Zip Codes

Fairfield Area Codes

Race in Fairfield

The most populous races in Fairfield are White / Caucasian (47,911 | 40.1%), Hispanic or Latino (35,698 | 29.9%), and Asian (21,675 | 18.1%).
Race in Fairfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian21,67518.1%
Black / African American18,27315.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,6491.4%
Hispanic or Latino35,69829.9%
Native / Alaskan5060.4%
White / Caucasian47,91140.1%
Two or more Races16,46713.8%
Some other Race12,93910.8%
Total119,420100.0%

Ancestry in Fairfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Fairfield are Mexican (29,887 | 25.0%), Korean (16,599 | 13.9%), European (8,162 | 6.8%), Irish (6,153 | 5.1%), and German (5,537 | 4.6%), together accounting for 55.5% of all Fairfield residents.
Ancestry in Fairfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1350.1%
African3,6763.1%
American2,8302.4%
Apache480.0%
Arab6200.5%
Argentinean370.0%
Armenian940.1%
Austrian1170.1%
Bangladeshi2370.2%
Basque470.0%
Belgian570.1%
Belizean550.1%
Bermudan100.0%
Bhutanese2,1691.8%
Blackfeet1230.1%
Bolivian800.1%
Brazilian1420.1%
British4120.4%
British West Indian410.0%
Bulgarian220.0%
Burmese1,4201.2%
Cambodian40.0%
Canadian600.1%
Celtic170.0%
Central American2,1311.8%
Central American Indian370.0%
Cherokee3640.3%
Chickasaw620.1%
Chilean1140.1%
Chippewa1080.1%
Choctaw610.1%
Colombian450.0%
Comanche230.0%
Cree120.0%
Creek70.0%
Croatian1250.1%
Cuban1270.1%
Czech330.0%
Czechoslovakian340.0%
Danish3070.3%
Dominican90.0%
Dutch5220.4%
Eastern European1750.2%
Ecuadorian640.1%
Egyptian660.1%
English5,2074.4%
Estonian130.0%
Ethiopian1320.1%
European8,1626.8%
Filipino100.0%
Finnish1200.1%
French1,5121.3%
French Canadian1430.1%
German5,5374.6%
German Russian390.0%
Ghanaian1040.1%
Greek2800.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,3221.1%
Guatemalan6110.5%
Guyanese100.0%
Haitian120.0%
Honduran840.1%
Hungarian1170.1%
Icelander70.0%
Indian (Asian)3,3382.8%
Indonesian600.1%
Iranian3270.3%
Iraqi210.0%
Irish6,1535.1%
Iroquois520.0%
Israeli140.0%
Italian3,1712.7%
Jamaican1000.1%
Japanese800.1%
Jordanian30.0%
Kenyan440.0%
Korean16,59913.9%
Laotian3200.3%
Lebanese150.0%
Lithuanian1670.1%
Malaysian7010.6%
Maltese500.0%
Mexican29,88725.0%
Mexican American Indian3300.3%
Mongolian160.0%
Moroccan640.1%
Native Hawaiian6560.5%
Navajo130.0%
Nepalese1430.1%
New Zealander470.0%
Nicaraguan2660.2%
Nigerian2410.2%
Northern European1480.1%
Norwegian8320.7%
Osage190.0%
Ottawa20.0%
Paiute170.0%
Pakistani5300.4%
Palestinian2600.2%
Panamanian350.0%
Paraguayan10.0%
Peruvian3590.3%
Polish9050.8%
Portuguese1,0590.9%
Pueblo320.0%
Puerto Rican1,0840.9%
Romanian1720.1%
Russian4740.4%
Salvadoran1,1350.9%
Samoan6550.5%
Scandinavian2250.2%
Scotch-Irish5870.5%
Scottish9100.8%
Senegalese90.0%
Serbian1840.2%
Sioux290.0%
Slavic500.0%
Slovak490.0%
Slovene600.1%
South African80.0%
South American1,0950.9%
Spaniard2640.2%
Spanish5210.4%
Sri Lankan1,1300.9%
Subsaharan African4,3083.6%
Sudanese190.0%
Swedish5140.4%
Swiss1750.2%
Syrian360.0%
Thai2,2021.8%
Tlingit-Haida870.1%
Tohono O'Odham870.1%
Tongan1270.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian310.0%
Tsimshian230.0%
Turkish220.0%
Ukrainian3000.3%
Uruguayan2510.2%
Ute120.0%
Venezuelan1220.1%
Welsh3990.3%
West Indian1280.1%
Yaqui40.0%
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Immigrants in Fairfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fairfield came from Asia (12,224 | 10.2%), Latin America (11,938 | 10.0%), Central America (10,806 | 9.0%), Mexico (9,573 | 8.0%), and South Eastern Asia (8,580 | 7.2%), together accounting for 44.5% of all Fairfield residents.
Immigrants in Fairfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1700.1%
Africa4710.4%
Argentina370.0%
Asia12,22410.2%
Australia390.0%
Bangladesh10.0%
Belarus190.0%
Belgium230.0%
Bolivia40.0%
Brazil2730.2%
Canada4270.4%
Caribbean320.0%
Central America10,8069.0%
Chile1000.1%
China9890.8%
Colombia40.0%
Congo340.0%
Croatia340.0%
Cuba200.0%
Denmark270.0%
Eastern Africa1730.1%
Eastern Asia1,4871.3%
Eastern Europe2460.2%
Ecuador550.1%
Egypt230.0%
El Salvador6030.5%
England900.1%
Ethiopia1120.1%
Europe1,1370.9%
Fiji1720.1%
France180.0%
Germany2310.2%
Ghana430.0%
Greece1460.1%
Guatemala3990.3%
Haiti120.0%
Honduras620.1%
Hong Kong1290.1%
Hungary410.0%
India1,4621.2%
Indonesia1520.1%
Iran2310.2%
Iraq170.0%
Italy1320.1%
Japan1870.2%
Jordan670.1%
Kenya440.0%
Korea3110.3%
Laos3100.3%
Latin America11,93810.0%
Malaysia650.1%
Mexico9,5738.0%
Micronesia150.0%
Middle Africa340.0%
Morocco250.0%
Nepal310.0%
Netherlands440.0%
Nicaragua1160.1%
Nigeria510.0%
Northern Africa750.1%
Northern Europe2530.2%
Oceania3590.3%
Pakistan570.1%
Panama530.0%
Peru2390.2%
Philippines7,1586.0%
Poland330.0%
Portugal330.0%
Russia1030.1%
Scotland410.0%
Senegal90.0%
South Africa570.1%
South America1,1000.9%
South Central Asia1,9761.7%
South Eastern Asia8,5807.2%
Southern Europe3110.3%
Sri Lanka240.0%
Sudan20.0%
Sweden70.0%
Switzerland110.0%
Taiwan660.1%
Thailand3390.3%
Turkey200.0%
Uganda170.0%
Ukraine40.0%
Uruguay2510.2%
Venezuela1360.1%
Vietnam5240.4%
Western Africa1320.1%
Western Asia1240.1%
Western Europe3270.3%
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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 (5,091 | 8.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (4,368 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,204 (7.1%)4,321 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Years3,970 (6.7%)3,514 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years4,230 (7.1%)4,350 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years3,630 (6.1%)4,251 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years4,361 (7.3%)3,881 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years5,091 (8.6%)4,368 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years4,576 (7.7%)4,065 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years4,418 (7.4%)3,780 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years3,735 (6.3%)4,282 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years3,494 (5.9%)3,833 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,737 (6.3%)3,693 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years3,182 (5.4%)3,644 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years3,069 (5.2%)3,166 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years2,451 (4.1%)2,634 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years2,398 (4.0%)2,213 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years1,236 (2.1%)1,607 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years825 (1.4%)1,213 (2.0%)
85 Years and over712 (1.2%)1,286 (2.1%)
Total59,319 (100.0%)60,101 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fairfield

Median Family Size in Fairfield

The median family size in Fairfield is 3.56 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,462 | 19.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,732 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.03 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fairfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple20,050 (71.0%)3.61
Single Male/Father2,732 (9.7%)3.03
Single Female/Mother5,462 (19.3%)3.65
Total Families28,244 (100.0%)3.56

Median Household Size in Fairfield

The median household size in Fairfield is 3.13 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,462 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.05 persons per household. non-family households (9,349 | 24.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fairfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple20,050 (53.3%)3.67
Single Male/Father2,732 (7.3%)3.45
Single Female/Mother5,462 (14.5%)4.05
Non-family9,349 (24.9%)1.35
Total Households37,593 (100.0%)3.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairfield

Out of a total of 37,593 households in Fairfield, 28,244 (75.1%) are family households, while 9,349 (24.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,071, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,142.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,142 (19.0%)
2-Person Households9,071 (24.1%)1,814 (4.8%)
3-Person Households6,793 (18.1%)185 (0.5%)
4-Person Households6,004 (16.0%)159 (0.4%)
5-Person Households3,568 (9.5%)20 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,569 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,239 (3.3%)29 (0.1%)
Total28,244 (75.1%)9,349 (24.9%)

Female Fertility in Fairfield

Fertility by Age in Fairfield

Average fertility rate in Fairfield is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 118.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,452 (78.6%)118.0
35 to 50 years395 (21.4%)31.0
Total1,847 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairfield

59.2% of women with births (1,847) in Fairfield are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years799 (55.0%)653 (45.0%)
35 to 50 years295 (74.7%)100 (25.3%)
Total1,093 (59.2%)754 (40.8%)

Fertility by Education in Fairfield

Average fertility rate in Fairfield is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School209 (11.3%)39.0
High School Diploma535 (29.0%)77.0
College or Associate's Degree600 (32.5%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree349 (18.9%)71.0
Graduate Degree154 (8.3%)72.0
Total1,847 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairfield

40.8% of women with births in Fairfield are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 82.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School52 (24.9%)157 (75.1%)
High School Diploma356 (66.5%)179 (33.5%)
College or Associate's Degree286 (47.7%)314 (52.3%)
Bachelor's Degree272 (77.9%)77 (22.1%)
Graduate Degree127 (82.5%)27 (17.5%)
Total1,093 (59.2%)754 (40.8%)

Income in Fairfield

Income Overview in Fairfield

Per Capita Income in Fairfield is $40,600, while median incomes of families and households are $108,091 and $98,857 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income119,420$40,600
Median Family Income28,244$108,091
Mean Family Income28,244$132,367
Median Household Income37,593$98,857
Mean Household Income37,593$124,268
Income Deficit28,244$12,073
Wage / Income Gap (%)119,42027.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)119,42072.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index119,4200.42

Earnings by Sex in Fairfield

Average Earnings in Fairfield are $46,215, $53,613 for men and $38,869 for women, a difference of 27.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Fairfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male34,023 (54.7%)$53,613
Female28,140 (45.3%)$38,869
Total62,163 (100.0%)$46,215

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairfield

The most common earnings brackets in Fairfield are $100,000+ for men (6,982 | 20.5%) and $100,000+ for women (3,685 | 13.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,089 (3.2%)1,432 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,040 (3.1%)1,215 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499720 (2.1%)984 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999587 (1.7%)783 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499774 (2.3%)936 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999892 (2.6%)975 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499649 (1.9%)689 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999357 (1.1%)644 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499466 (1.4%)717 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999552 (1.6%)1,017 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,320 (6.8%)1,654 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,884 (5.5%)1,993 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,444 (4.2%)1,260 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,820 (5.3%)1,404 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,642 (4.8%)1,358 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,110 (3.3%)717 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,840 (8.4%)2,156 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,220 (6.5%)1,386 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,635 (13.6%)3,135 (11.1%)
$100,000+6,982 (20.5%)3,685 (13.1%)
Total34,023 (100.0%)28,140 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairfield

Average earnings in Fairfield are $60,845 for men and $46,016 for women, a difference of 24.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,849, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $46,005. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $79,365, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,884.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$46,005$25,884
High School Diploma$47,394$31,947
College or Associate's Degree$64,118$48,000
Bachelor's Degree$92,849$67,728
Graduate Degree$90,388$79,365
Total$60,845$46,016

Family Income in Fairfield

Family Income Brackets in Fairfield

According to the Fairfield family income data, there are 6,750 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 254 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fairfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007342.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992540.9%
$15,000 to $24,9999043.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5825.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,8926.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993,61512.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994,09514.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996,75023.9%
$150,000 to $199,9993,38912.0%
$200,000+5,08418.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairfield

5-person families (3,269 | 11.6%) account for the highest median family income in Fairfield with $125,977 per family, while 2-person families (10,479 | 37.1%) have the highest median income of $45,431 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,479 (37.1%)$90,862
3-Person Families6,508 (23.0%)$110,949
4-Person Families5,580 (19.8%)$116,483
5-Person Families3,269 (11.6%)$125,977
6-Person Families1,186 (4.2%)$110,313
7+ Person Families1,222 (4.3%)$124,737
Total28,244 (100.0%)$108,091

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairfield

The median family income in Fairfield is $108,091, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,539) having the highest median family income of $158,250, while families with no earners (3,453) have the lowest median family income of $61,815, accounting for 16.1% and 12.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,453 (12.2%)$61,815
1 Earner9,215 (32.6%)$76,959
2 Earners11,037 (39.1%)$130,592
3+ Earners4,539 (16.1%)$158,250
Total28,244 (100.0%)$108,091

Household Income in Fairfield

Household Income Brackets in Fairfield

With 8,383 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Fairfield, accounting for 22.3% of all households. In contrast, only 639 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fairfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,4663.9%
$10,000 to $14,9996391.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3163.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2936.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992,7447.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995,33814.2%
$75,000 to $99,9995,26314.0%
$100,000 to $149,9998,38322.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994,21011.2%
$200,000+6,01516.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fairfield

The median household income in Fairfield is $98,857, with the highest median household income of $121,178 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13,381 households (35.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,479, with 1,223 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fairfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,223 (3.3%)$54,479
25 to 44 Years13,776 (36.6%)$101,230
45 to 64 Years13,381 (35.6%)$121,178
65+ Years9,213 (24.5%)$76,919
Total37,593 (100.0%)$98,857

Poverty in Fairfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield

With 8.5% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Fairfield, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 228 males (28.9%) and 332 females (19.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years669 (16.0%)465 (10.8%)
5 Years228 (28.9%)68 (9.3%)
6 to 11 Years650 (13.0%)447 (10.2%)
12 to 14 Years237 (10.3%)195 (7.3%)
15 Years38 (7.0%)66 (6.7%)
16 and 17 Years160 (9.7%)332 (19.5%)
18 to 24 Years492 (9.0%)671 (12.4%)
25 to 34 Years725 (7.7%)943 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years480 (6.0%)556 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years419 (5.8%)795 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years480 (7.7%)651 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years144 (3.0%)366 (7.7%)
75 Years and over240 (8.9%)382 (9.6%)
Total4,962 (8.5%)5,937 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield

According to the poverty statistics in Fairfield, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.0% of males and 93.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,524 (84.0%)3,819 (89.1%)
5 Years562 (71.1%)660 (90.7%)
6 to 11 Years4,340 (87.0%)3,944 (89.8%)
12 to 14 Years2,067 (89.7%)2,491 (92.7%)
15 Years503 (93.0%)913 (93.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,498 (90.3%)1,367 (80.5%)
18 to 24 Years4,967 (91.0%)4,740 (87.6%)
25 to 34 Years8,745 (92.3%)7,440 (88.7%)
35 to 44 Years7,563 (94.0%)7,480 (93.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,763 (94.2%)6,721 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,721 (92.3%)6,138 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,680 (97.0%)4,410 (92.3%)
75 Years and over2,469 (91.1%)3,587 (90.4%)
Total53,402 (91.5%)53,710 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fairfield show that 3.8% or 765 of the total 20,050 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.7%, comprising of 188 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more 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 Children9,994 (96.6%)348 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children7,387 (97.0%)229 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,743 (90.3%)188 (9.7%)
5 or more Children161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,285 (96.2%)765 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairfield

According to the poverty data in Fairfield, 7.0% or 192 single-father households and 16.5% or 901 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (14.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children44 (3.6%)136 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children99 (8.5%)372 (15.0%)
3 or 4 Children49 (14.7%)383 (40.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total192 (7.0%)901 (16.5%)

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

The poverty data for Fairfield shows that 765 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 1,093 of the single-parent households (13.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 188 households (9.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (58.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children348 (3.4%)180 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children229 (3.0%)471 (12.9%)
3 or 4 Children188 (9.7%)432 (33.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (58.8%)
Total765 (3.8%)1,093 (13.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Fairfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Fairfield

Among the 55,715 employed individuals in Fairfield, private company employees (33,919 | 60.9%), not-for-profit organizations (5,047 | 9.1%), and local government employees (4,905 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fairfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees33,91960.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,4282.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,4656.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,0479.1%
Local Government Employees4,9058.8%
State Government Employees2,3234.2%
Federal Government Employees4,5268.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1020.2%
Total55,715100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fairfield

According to the labor force statistics for Fairfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (93,310), 64.9% or 60,558 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 3,331 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.2% or 13,653 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 291 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,201 (34.6%)291 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years6,214 (75.4%)609 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years7,709 (81.5%)501 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years7,129 (82.5%)321 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years13,653 (84.2%)710 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years12,337 (83.6%)456 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years4,901 (71.8%)216 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years3,467 (55.6%)225 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,618 (27.0%)31 (1.2%)
75 Years and over378 (5.5%)13 (3.4%)
Total60,558 (64.9%)3,331 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairfield

According to labor force statistics for Fairfield, 79.2% of individuals (49,209) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (62,133) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 2,411 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.3% or 14,291 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 713 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,486 (66.3%)505 (6.1%)
High School Diploma11,144 (75.9%)940 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree18,275 (81.5%)987 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,291 (85.3%)653 (3.9%)
Total49,209 (79.2%)3,045 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fairfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairfield are Management (5,031 | 9.1%), Community & Social Service (4,449 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,821 | 6.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,917 | 5.3%), and Business & Financial (2,410 | 4.3%).
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 Computers & Mathematics (78.3%), Architecture & Engineering (71.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (71.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,862 (56.9%)2,169 (43.1%)
Business & Financial1,055 (43.8%)1,355 (56.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,039 (69.9%)878 (30.1%)
Computers & Mathematics1,194 (78.3%)331 (21.7%)
Architecture & Engineering532 (71.5%)212 (28.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science313 (48.3%)335 (51.7%)
Community & Social Service 1,784 (40.1%)2,665 (59.9%)
Education, Arts & Media458 (41.1%)655 (58.9%)
Legal Services & Support114 (37.9%)187 (62.1%)
Education Instruction & Library734 (33.9%)1,431 (66.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment478 (54.9%)392 (45.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,205 (31.5%)2,616 (68.5%)
Health Technologists655 (28.6%)1,636 (71.4%)
Total (Category)8,945 (48.0%)9,683 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)30,257 (54.5%)25,251 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fairfield are Food Preparation & Serving (3,266 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (2,612 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (2,159 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,999 | 3.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (1,407 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Fairfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fairfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.2%), Security & Protection (79.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.8%), Personal Care & Service (81.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support449 (17.2%)2,163 (82.8%)
Security & Protection1,711 (79.2%)448 (20.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention995 (70.7%)412 (29.3%)
Law Enforcement716 (95.2%)36 (4.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,566 (47.9%)1,700 (52.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,370 (68.5%)629 (31.5%)
Personal Care & Service240 (18.1%)1,084 (81.9%)
Total (Category)5,336 (47.0%)6,024 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)30,257 (54.5%)25,251 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fairfield are Office & Administration (6,397 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (5,022 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fairfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,652 (52.8%)2,370 (47.2%)
Office & Administration1,657 (25.9%)4,740 (74.1%)
Total (Category)4,309 (37.7%)7,110 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)30,257 (54.5%)25,251 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fairfield are Construction & Extraction (3,524 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,642 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (723 | 1.3%).
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 & Forestry449 (62.1%)274 (37.9%)
Construction & Extraction3,482 (98.8%)42 (1.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,572 (95.7%)70 (4.3%)
Total (Category)5,503 (93.4%)386 (6.6%)
Total (Overall)30,257 (54.5%)25,251 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fairfield are Production (3,339 | 6.0%), Material Moving (2,506 | 4.5%), and Transportation (2,367 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fairfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,341 (70.1%)998 (29.9%)
Transportation2,021 (85.4%)346 (14.6%)
Material Moving1,802 (71.9%)704 (28.1%)
Total (Category)6,164 (75.1%)2,048 (24.9%)
Total (Overall)30,257 (54.5%)25,251 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairfield

Employment Industries in Fairfield

The major employment industries in Fairfield include Health Care & Social Assistance (9,006 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (6,487 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (4,634 | 8.4%), Construction (4,111 | 7.4%), and Public Administration (4,085 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Fairfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairfield

The Fairfield industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.8%), and Utilities (80.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.4%), Educational Services (60.5%), and Finance & Insurance (57.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fairfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting540 (63.7%)307 (36.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,816 (92.8%)295 (7.2%)
Manufacturing2,979 (64.3%)1,655 (35.7%)
Wholesale Trade758 (69.4%)334 (30.6%)
Retail Trade3,564 (54.9%)2,923 (45.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,586 (71.8%)1,016 (28.2%)
Utilities430 (80.8%)102 (19.2%)
Information584 (75.2%)193 (24.8%)
Finance & Insurance762 (42.4%)1,033 (57.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing828 (65.5%)436 (34.5%)
Professional & Scientific1,902 (56.8%)1,446 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management59 (73.8%)21 (26.3%)
Administrative & Support1,736 (62.0%)1,064 (38.0%)
Educational Services1,561 (39.5%)2,395 (60.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,484 (27.6%)6,522 (72.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation469 (54.7%)389 (45.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,841 (47.5%)2,031 (52.4%)
Public Administration2,065 (50.5%)2,020 (49.4%)
Total30,257 (54.5%)25,251 (45.5%)

Education in Fairfield

School Enrollment in Fairfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 30,685 students in Fairfield are college / undergraduate (6,860 | 22.4%), high school (6,532 | 21.3%), and middle school (6,454 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Fairfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,8075.9%
Kindergarten1,1093.6%
Elementary School6,30020.5%
Middle School6,45421.0%
High School6,53221.3%
College / Undergraduate6,86022.4%
Graduate / Professional1,6235.3%
Total30,685100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairfield

Out of a total of 30,685 students who are enrolled in schools in Fairfield, 3,928 (12.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 26,757 (87.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 550 (39.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,387 (95.3% 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 Olds848 (60.7%)550 (39.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,893 (87.0%)879 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,838 (92.8%)609 (7.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,387 (95.3%)216 (4.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,756 (90.4%)186 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,690 (87.2%)395 (12.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,777 (78.8%)478 (21.2%)
35 Years and over1,560 (71.5%)623 (28.5%)
Total26,757 (87.2%)3,928 (12.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairfield

Business (4,847 | 20.9%), science & technology (3,017 | 13.0%), social sciences (1,998 | 8.6%), arts & humanities (1,968 | 8.5%), and education (1,733 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 23,235 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 & Mathematics6963.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,7317.4%
Physical & Health Sciences4081.8%
Psychology1,4526.2%
Social Sciences1,9988.6%
Engineering1,7137.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies1850.8%
Science & Technology3,01713.0%
Business4,84720.9%
Education1,7337.5%
Literature & Languages8373.6%
Liberal Arts & History1,1675.0%
Visual & Performing Arts7103.1%
Communications7733.3%
Arts & Humanities1,9688.5%
Total23,235100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fairfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fairfield are males with 2 vehicles (10,665, accounting for 34.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,422, making up 43.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle550 (1.8%)610 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle3,952 (12.9%)3,177 (12.9%)
2 Vehicles10,665 (34.8%)8,422 (34.3%)
3 Vehicles7,810 (25.5%)6,808 (27.7%)
4 Vehicles4,118 (13.4%)3,383 (13.8%)
5 or more Vehicles3,542 (11.6%)2,173 (8.8%)
Total30,637 (100.0%)24,573 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fairfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fairfield are 15 to 19 minutes (7,801 commuters, 15.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (6,704 commuters, 13.3%), and 60 to 89 minutes (6,347 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Fairfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7481.5%
5 to 9 Minutes4,3498.7%
10 to 14 Minutes6,70413.3%
15 to 19 Minutes7,80115.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5,74711.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2,1444.3%
30 to 34 Minutes5,90011.7%
35 to 39 Minutes8151.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2,3504.7%
45 to 59 Minutes4,1688.3%
60 to 89 Minutes6,34712.6%
90 or more Minutes3,1716.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Fairfield

The most common commute times in Fairfield are 60 to 89 minutes (4,400 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,882 commuters, 17.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fairfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes445 (1.6%)303 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,229 (7.9%)2,120 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,242 (11.4%)3,462 (15.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,919 (13.8%)3,882 (17.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,820 (10.0%)2,927 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,076 (3.8%)1,068 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,240 (11.4%)2,660 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes542 (1.9%)273 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,675 (5.9%)675 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,570 (9.1%)1,598 (7.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,400 (15.5%)1,947 (8.9%)
90 or more Minutes2,190 (7.7%)981 (4.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fairfield are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (3,256, 11.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,229, 14.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,256 (11.5%)1,002 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,909 (10.3%)754 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,105 (7.4%)1,359 (6.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,825 (10.0%)1,526 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,484 (8.8%)1,515 (6.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,027 (10.7%)3,229 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,857 (6.6%)2,472 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,761 (6.2%)3,017 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM934 (3.3%)916 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,143 (4.0%)1,579 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM659 (2.3%)850 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM376 (1.3%)491 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,255 (8.0%)1,834 (8.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,757 (9.7%)1,352 (6.2%)
Total28,348 (100.0%)21,896 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fairfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Fairfield

Of the total 37,593 dwellings in Fairfield, owner-occupied units account for 22,684 (60.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,909 (39.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fairfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units22,68460.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,90939.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units37,593100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,14219.0%
2-Person Household10,88528.9%
3-Person Household6,97818.6%
4+ Person Household12,58833.5%
Total Housing Units37,593100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,850 (53.9%)3,292 (46.1%)
2-Person Household6,990 (64.2%)3,895 (35.8%)
3-Person Household4,354 (62.4%)2,624 (37.6%)
4+ Person Household7,490 (59.5%)5,098 (40.5%)
Total Housing Units22,684 (60.3%)14,909 (39.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,936 (52.1%)1,777 (47.9%)
High School Diploma4,026 (51.3%)3,818 (48.7%)
College/Associate Degree8,726 (59.5%)5,937 (40.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,996 (70.3%)3,377 (29.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,74920.6%
35 to 44 Years7,25019.3%
45 to 54 Years7,12819.0%
55 to 64 Years6,25316.6%
65 to 74 Years5,47614.6%
75 to 84 Years2,6387.0%
85 Years and Over1,0992.9%
Total37,593100.0%

Housing Finances in Fairfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied22,684 (60.3%)$120,907
Renter-Occupied14,909 (39.7%)$70,750
Average37,593 (100.0%)$98,857

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000338 (1.5%)724 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999237 (1.0%)162 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999200 (0.9%)440 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999270 (1.2%)328 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999268 (1.2%)431 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999833 (3.7%)1,447 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,108 (4.9%)1,620 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,656 (11.7%)2,701 (18.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,041 (13.4%)2,223 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,414 (23.9%)2,958 (19.8%)
$150,000 or more8,319 (36.7%)1,875 (12.6%)
Total22,684 (100.0%)14,909 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300450 (2.0%)181 (1.2%)
$300 to $4991,161 (5.1%)331 (2.2%)
$500 to $7992,139 (9.4%)259 (1.7%)
$800 to $9991,190 (5.2%)371 (2.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,321 (10.2%)1,979 (13.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,658 (11.7%)3,762 (25.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,344 (14.7%)3,253 (21.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,127 (13.8%)2,513 (16.9%)
$3,000 or more6,294 (27.8%)1,735 (11.6%)
Total22,684 (100.0%)14,909 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fairfield

Housing Structures in Fairfield

Housing Structures in Fairfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25,80868.6%
Single Unit, Attached2,1605.8%
2 Unit Apartments3691.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,9285.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,9145.1%
10 or more Apartments4,56812.1%
Mobile Home / Other8462.2%
Total37,593100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached20,870 (80.9%)4,938 (19.1%)
Single Unit, Attached806 (37.3%)1,354 (62.7%)
2 Unit Apartments32 (8.7%)337 (91.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments77 (4.0%)1,851 (96.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments86 (4.5%)1,828 (95.5%)
10 or more Apartments39 (0.9%)4,529 (99.2%)
Mobile Home / Other774 (91.5%)72 (8.5%)
Total22,684 (60.3%)14,909 (39.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room72 (0.3%)540 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms387 (1.7%)2,807 (18.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,884 (25.9%)7,037 (47.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,281 (40.9%)3,561 (23.9%)
8 or more Rooms7,060 (31.1%)964 (6.5%)
Total22,684 (100.0%)14,909 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15,500 (68.3%)8,736 (58.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas309 (1.4%)195 (1.3%)
Electricity5,836 (25.7%)5,653 (37.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels943 (4.2%)81 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used91 (0.4%)244 (1.6%)
Total22,684 (100.0%)14,909 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle451 (2.0%)1,455 (9.8%)
1 Vehicle3,874 (17.1%)5,379 (36.1%)
2 Vehicles8,894 (39.2%)4,968 (33.3%)
3 or more Vehicles9,465 (41.7%)3,107 (20.8%)
Total22,684 (100.0%)14,909 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fairfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fairfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,36717,317
Median Property Value$495,700$560,900
Median Household Income$87,917$7,153
Monthly Housing Costs$649$6,294
Real Estate Taxes$3,036$255

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000138 (2.6%)110 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999166 (3.1%)108 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999724 (13.5%)694 (4.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,702 (31.7%)6,081 (35.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,933 (36.0%)6,834 (39.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999554 (10.3%)2,529 (14.6%)
$1,000,000 or more150 (2.8%)961 (5.6%)
Total5,367 (100.0%)17,317 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000221 (4.1%)182 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999376 (7.0%)354 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999466 (8.7%)362 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999459 (8.6%)367 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999823 (15.3%)649 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999775 (14.4%)1,833 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,081 (20.1%)2,266 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more1,166 (21.7%)4,333 (25.0%)
Total5,367 (100.0%)17,317 (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 2.0x669 (12.5%)130,619 (754.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x530 (9.9%)1,470 (8.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x839 (15.6%)3,485 (20.1%)
4.0x or more3,289 (61.3%)3,348 (19.3%)
Total5,367 (100.0%)17,317 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800627 (11.7%)83 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499520 (9.7%)635 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,4993,794 (70.7%)976 (5.6%)
Total5,367 (100.0%)17,317 (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 Years9,795 (97.5%)255 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years20,429 (96.8%)681 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years9,578 (89.2%)1,163 (10.8%)
26 to 34 Years13,813 (90.6%)1,433 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years14,530 (93.2%)1,057 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years13,503 (92.2%)1,134 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years12,258 (94.4%)732 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years9,561 (99.6%)39 (0.4%)
75 Years and older6,655 (99.7%)23 (0.3%)
Total110,122 (94.4%)6,517 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,795 (97.5%)255 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen20,429 (96.8%)681 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,578 (89.2%)1,163 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,089 (90.2%)664 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,313 (88.5%)1,469 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,276 (93.2%)974 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,629 (94.1%)923 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over64,312 (96.3%)2,466 (3.7%)

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 63,871 (38.5%)6,554 (65.2%)
6 to 18 Years6,891 (32.6%)14,737 (69.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,557 (23.8%)7,465 (69.5%)
25 to 34 Years4,038 (26.5%)10,272 (67.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,432 (22.0%)12,021 (77.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,090 (21.1%)11,326 (77.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,354 (25.8%)9,998 (77.0%)
65 to 74 Years8,899 (92.7%)6,475 (67.4%)
75 Years and over6,543 (98.0%)4,629 (69.3%)
Total42,675 (36.6%)83,477 (71.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)90 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years651 (6.3%)546 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years942 (6.7%)873 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,252 (10.7%)2,688 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,602 (33.2%)1,257 (26.3%)
75 Years and over1,175 (43.4%)2,042 (51.4%)

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%)74 (1.7%)
5 to 17 Years67 (0.6%)20 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years52 (0.4%)79 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years575 (2.7%)397 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years641 (13.3%)203 (4.3%)
75 Years and over683 (25.2%)626 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)90 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years73 (0.7%)147 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years105 (0.7%)74 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years301 (1.4%)689 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years113 (2.3%)145 (3.0%)
75 Years and over147 (5.4%)394 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years512 (4.9%)419 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years691 (4.9%)567 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years817 (3.9%)1,025 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years364 (7.5%)256 (5.4%)
75 Years and over273 (10.1%)685 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (0.3%)132 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years256 (1.8%)122 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,069 (5.1%)1,324 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,013 (21.0%)996 (20.8%)
75 Years and over573 (21.1%)1,558 (39.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fairfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years141 (1.4%)141 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years146 (1.0%)45 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years381 (1.8%)653 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years581 (12.0%)344 (7.2%)
75 Years and over224 (8.3%)744 (18.8%)

Technology Access in Fairfield

Computing Device Access in Fairfield

Computing Device Access in Fairfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop31,40483.5%
Smartphone34,46791.7%
Tablet25,62768.2%
No Computing Device1,4443.8%
Total37,593100.0%

Internet Access in Fairfield

Internet Access in Fairfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet820.2%
Broadband Home30,17380.3%
Cellular Data Only3,83710.2%
Satellite Internet2,6757.1%
No Internet2,5296.7%
Total37,593100.0%

Fairfield Summary

Fairfield is a city located in Solano County, California, United States. It is situated in the northeastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, approximately 40 miles northeast of San Francisco. The city has a population of approximately 108,000 people, making it the largest city in Solano County.

History

The area that is now Fairfield was originally inhabited by the Patwin Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the city was officially incorporated in 1903. The city was named after Fairfield, Connecticut, the hometown of one of the original settlers.
In the early 1900s, the city was a major agricultural center, with many farms and ranches in the area. The city was also home to a large military base, Travis Air Force Base, which was established in 1942. The base has since become a major economic driver for the city, and is now the largest employer in the area.

Geography

Fairfield is located in the northeastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, approximately 40 miles northeast of San Francisco. The city is situated in the Central Valley, and is bordered by the cities of Vacaville, Suisun City, and Rio Vista. The city covers an area of approximately 28 square miles, and has a population density of approximately 3,800 people per square mile.
The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate 680, making it easily accessible from the Bay Area and other parts of California. The city is also served by the Fairfield-Suisun Transit bus system, which provides public transportation throughout the city and surrounding areas.

Economy

Fairfield is a major economic center in the Bay Area, and is home to a number of large employers. The largest employer in the city is Travis Air Force Base, which employs over 10,000 people. Other major employers in the city include the Solano County Office of Education, Solano Community College, and the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.
The city is also home to a number of retail and commercial businesses, including the Solano Town Center Mall, which is the largest shopping mall in the area. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing and industrial businesses, including the Anheuser-Busch brewery, which is the largest brewery in the state.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Fairfield was 108,321, with a population density of 3,800 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 16.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 14.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,845, and the median income for a family was $71,817. The per capita income for the city was $27,837. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
Fairfield is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The city is home to a large Hispanic population, as well as a large Asian population. The city is also home to a large military population, due to the presence of Travis Air Force Base.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fairfield?
Total Population of Fairfield is 119,420.
What is the Total Male Population of Fairfield?
Total Male Population of Fairfield is 59,319.
What is the Total Female Population of Fairfield?
Total Female Population of Fairfield is 60,101.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fairfield?
There are 98.70 Males per 100 Females in Fairfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fairfield?
There are 101.32 Females per 100 Males in Fairfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Fairfield?
Median Population Age in Fairfield is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fairfield
Average Family Size in Fairfield is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fairfield
Average Household Size in Fairfield is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fairfield?
Per Capita income in Fairfield is $40,600.
What is the Median Family Income in Fairfield?
Median Family Income in Fairfield is $108,091.
What is the Median Household income in Fairfield?
Median Household Income in Fairfield is $98,857.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fairfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Fairfield is 27.5%.
Women in Fairfield earn 72.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fairfield?
Family Income Deficit in Fairfield is $12,073.
Families that are below poverty line in Fairfield earn $12,073 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fairfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fairfield is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fairfield?
There are 60,558 People in the Labor Forcein in Fairfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fairfield?
64.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Fairfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fairfield?
Unemployment Rate in Fairfield is 5.5%.