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Fairfield

Idaho · 441 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
+12%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
503 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3684144605055511990201020202024Fairfield
2024499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,054
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,601
+38%since 2000
from $21,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+92%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(369)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(36)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score23.4%(103)
Diversity Score
23
+62%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Idaho?

Fairfield, Idaho has about 441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Idaho?

The typical household in Fairfield, Idaho earns about $37,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Idaho expensive?

In Fairfield, Idaho, the median home is worth about $152,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Idaho?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Idaho?

About 17.5% of people in Fairfield, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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