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Fairfield

North Carolina · 81 residents · 7.037 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 71% since 2023, a loss of 195 residents. Median home value is $187,500. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

81
−71%since 2023
from 276 in 2023
2010 – 2024
12 / sq mi
−71%since 2023
from 39 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.8
+79%since 2023
from 18.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
51141232322412201020202024Fairfield
202481
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,659 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$23,259
+64%since 2023
from $14,221 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
39.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.263
−9%since 2023
from 0.289 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$187,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $154,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
80.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
20.0% rent
45.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.1
+4%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(131)
Black43.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.2%(199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(48)
60
−17%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
23.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
62.1%
+29.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
35.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
17.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
17.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
72.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
27.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, North Carolina?

Fairfield, North Carolina has about 81 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fairfield, North Carolina earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, North Carolina expensive?

In Fairfield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in Fairfield, North Carolina?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, North Carolina?

About 39.5% of people in Fairfield, North Carolina 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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