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Fairfield

Kentucky · 118 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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Fairfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,839. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
+64%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
413 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59971361742121990201020202024Fairfield
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,839
+160%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,841
+62%since 2000
from $17,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade45.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−65%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
22
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(110)
Black1.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score12.3%(15)
Diversity Score
12
−50%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
−9%since 2000
from 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
63.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Kentucky?

Fairfield, Kentucky has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fairfield, Kentucky earns about $75,839 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 $66,800.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Kentucky?

About 8.2% 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 7.0% of people in Fairfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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