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Fairfield University

Connecticut · 2,939 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 92.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,939
+17%since 2023
from 2,516 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,721 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 7,466 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.2
−1%since 2023
from 19.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K20202024Fairfield University
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,198
+3%since 2023
from $4,082 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
92.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(2,236)
Black3.1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(113)
Asian1.8%(45)
Other1.7%(44)
Diversity Score25.8%(650)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,607)
Black1.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(160)
Asian2.4%(70)
Other1.7%(50)
Diversity Score26.1%(768)
Diversity Score
26
+1%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−32%since 2023
from 16.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
31.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
Female
62.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield University, Connecticut?

Fairfield University, Connecticut has about 2,939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fairfield University, Connecticut?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield University, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield University, Connecticut?

About 92.3% of people in Fairfield University, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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