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Fairfield

Iowa · 9,464 residents · 6.614 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,464
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,431 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Fairfield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,859
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,202 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,385
+9%since 2000
from $19,673 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(8,798)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(251)
Asian2.5%(241)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(1,416)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(8,370)
Black1.9%(176)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(344)
Asian3.9%(368)
Other2%(191)
Diversity Score26.5%(2,505)
Diversity Score
26
+78%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Iowa?

Fairfield, Iowa has about 9,464 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Iowa?

The typical household in Fairfield, Iowa earns about $34,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Iowa expensive?

In Fairfield, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Iowa?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Iowa?

About 21.7% of people in Fairfield, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 304 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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