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Fairfield

Oklahoma · 584 residents · 4.895 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,146. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value is $57,300. The poverty rate of 40.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% 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
584
+59%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+16%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1533004465927392000201020202024Fairfield
2024690
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,146
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,878
+32%since 2000
from $10,497 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(55)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other50.6%(296)
Diversity Score71.6%(418)
Diversity Score
72
+593%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−31%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Oklahoma?

Fairfield, Oklahoma has about 584 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Fairfield, Oklahoma earns about $31,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Oklahoma expensive?

In Fairfield, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Oklahoma?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Oklahoma?

About 40.9% of people in Fairfield, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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