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Fairfield

Kentucky · 138 residents (2025 est.) · 0.286 sq mi
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Fairfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,781. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 122 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
+169%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
+169%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+49%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:138 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
59971361742121990201020202024Fairfield
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,781
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,416
+83%since 2000
from $17,181 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.184
−29%since 2010
from 0.258 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services10.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
97.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(64)
Black11.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(5)
Diversity Score6.3%(12)
Diversity Score
6
−75%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
68.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 29.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Kentucky?

Fairfield, Kentucky has about 194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fairfield, Kentucky earns about $90,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Kentucky?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Kentucky?

About 2.1% of people in Fairfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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