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Fairfield

Iowa · 9,416 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 $42,862. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,416
−1%since 2000
from 9,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,424 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Fairfield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,862
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,672
+46%since 2000
from $19,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(7,540)
Black4.1%(382)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(513)
Asian5%(470)
Other3.7%(346)
Diversity Score40.9%(3,847)
Diversity Score
41
+174%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Iowa?

Fairfield, Iowa has about 9,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Iowa?

The typical household in Fairfield, Iowa earns about $42,862 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 $111,800, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Iowa?

About 49.4% 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 15.7% 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 352 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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