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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.

At a glance
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

2,884
+1%vs 2021
vs 2,857 in 2021
2020 – 2024
8,558 / sq mi
+1%vs 2021
vs 8,478 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
19.9
+3%vs 2021
vs 19.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$3,049
−6%vs 2021
vs $3,248 in 2021
US average: $35,364
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

65.4%
34.6% rent
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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)
33
−10%vs 2021
vs 37 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.2%
+16.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
7.3%
+7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−9%vs 2021
vs 19.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
40.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
31.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
19.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

39.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.9% in 2021
60.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.1% in 2021
3.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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