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Fairfield

Kentucky · 151 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 79 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,800. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

151
+110%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
528 / sq mi
+110%vs 2000
vs 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
59971361742121990201020202024Fairfield
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,562
−39%vs 2000
vs $17,181 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.6%
+16.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2020
$200
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
96.3%
+7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.9% in 2000
3.7% rent
2.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(136)
Black7.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4)
Asian2.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28%(42)
28
+13%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.3%
−21.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.7%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fairfield, Kentucky?

Fairfield, Kentucky has about 151 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fairfield, Kentucky earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Kentucky expensive?

In Fairfield, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $38,800, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Kentucky?

About 8.9% 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 16.6% of people in Fairfield, Kentucky 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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