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Fairfield

Montana · 708 residents · 0.319 sq mi
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Fairfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
708
+7%since 2000
from 659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,219 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5245936617297981990201020202024Fairfield
2024759
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,018 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,681
+42%since 2000
from $15,255 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food19.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(635)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(672)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(42)
Diversity Score16.9%(120)
Diversity Score
17
+629%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Montana?

Fairfield, Montana has about 708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Montana?

The typical household in Fairfield, Montana earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Montana expensive?

In Fairfield, Montana, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Montana?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Montana?

About 7.2% of people in Fairfield, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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