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Fairfield

California · 105,321 residents · 41.586 sq mi
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Fairfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,009. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105,321
+10%since 2000
from 96,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,533 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+8%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K86K99K112K125K1990201020202024Fairfield
2024121K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,009
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,151 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,647
+29%since 2000
from $20,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,700
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+73%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49%(47,094)
Black14.7%(14,097)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(18,050)
Asian10.7%(10,277)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.6%(77,495)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(37,091)
Black15.2%(15,979)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(28,789)
Asian14.5%(15,265)
Other7.5%(7,892)
Diversity Score93.8%(98,761)
Diversity Score
94
+16%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, California?

Fairfield, California has about 105,321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, California?

The typical household in Fairfield, California earns about $68,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, California expensive?

In Fairfield, California, the median home is worth about $392,700, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, California?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, California?

About 11.0% of people in Fairfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,110 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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