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Fairfield

Ohio · 44,907 residents · 20.834 sq mi
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Fairfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,655. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $166,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,907
+7%since 2000
from 42,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,155 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,021 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K41K42K44K45K1990201020202024Fairfield
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,655
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,316 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,551
+33%since 2000
from $24,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(37,450)
Black6%(2,526)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(646)
Asian2.2%(947)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(9,677)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(28,589)
Black17.3%(7,780)
Hispanic / Latino8%(3,607)
Asian5.9%(2,642)
Other4.8%(2,165)
Diversity Score68.7%(30,872)
Diversity Score
69
+199%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Ohio?

Fairfield, Ohio has about 44,907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Ohio?

The typical household in Fairfield, Ohio earns about $63,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Ohio expensive?

In Fairfield, Ohio, the median home is worth about $166,000, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Ohio?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Ohio?

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

Has Fairfield, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,178 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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