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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairfield

Maine · 2,569 residents · 1.837 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,303. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,569
−10%since 1990
from 2,852 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,398 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,553 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+8%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fairfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,303
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,698 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,070
+40%since 1990
from $10,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.6%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $349 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
38.2% rent
2.1
−35%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,812)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(151)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,505)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score2.4%(61)
2
−56%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Maine?

Fairfield, Maine has about 2,569 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Maine?

The typical household in Fairfield, Maine earns about $31,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Maine expensive?

In Fairfield, Maine, the median home is worth about $66,600, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Maine?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Maine?

About 10.6% of people in Fairfield, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 283 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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