CITY · 2020 ACS
Fairfield University
Connecticut · 2,884 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.
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Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,375)
Black5.7%(164)
Hispanic / Latino8%(228)
Asian1.3%(36)
Other1.9%(54)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,067)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(403)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.5%(44)
Diversity Score33.4%(965)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Fairfield University, Connecticut?
Fairfield University, Connecticut has about 2,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Fairfield University, Connecticut?
About 51.2% 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 100.0% of people in Fairfield University, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.
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ConnecticutDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024