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Fairfield

Maine · 2,616 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 $28,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,900. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,616
+2%since 2000
from 2,569 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,424 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fairfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,015
+46%since 2000
from $15,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+83%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,505)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(61)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,367)
Black1.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(34)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(234)
Diversity Score
9
+279%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Maine?

Fairfield, Maine has about 2,616 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Maine?

The typical household in Fairfield, Maine earns about $28,000 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 $108,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Maine?

About 7.4% 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 35.1% 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 236 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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