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Fairfield Bay

Arkansas · 2,108 residents · 15.096 sq mi
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Fairfield Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,135. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,600. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,108
−14%since 2000
from 2,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.4
−1%since 2000
from 66.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fairfield Bay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,135
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,123
+29%since 2000
from $24,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,409)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,958)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2%(43)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other1.6%(33)
Diversity Score12%(253)
Diversity Score
12
+270%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas?

Fairfield Bay, Arkansas has about 2,108 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas earns about $44,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield Bay, Arkansas expensive?

In Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $112,600, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas?

About 4.9% of people in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield Bay, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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