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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairfield

Nebraska · 467 residents · 0.719 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,477. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $43,200. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

467
Unchangedsince 1990
from 465 in 1990
1990 – 2025
650 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+6%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3053493944384821990201020202024Fairfield
2024327
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,477
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,815
+95%since 1990
from $8,115 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−11.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
18.4% rent
1.4
−21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(457)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(22)
5
+123%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+19%since 1990
from 17.2 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, Nebraska?

Fairfield, Nebraska has about 467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fairfield, Nebraska earns about $31,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Nebraska expensive?

In Fairfield, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Nebraska?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Nebraska?

About 15.3% of people in Fairfield, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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