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Fairfield

Pennsylvania · 507 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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Fairfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,900. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
+4%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+6%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4665275886497101990201020202024Fairfield
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,393
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,003
+62%since 2000
from $17,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+17%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(479)
Black2.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.6%(8)
Diversity Score15.5%(79)
Diversity Score
16
+504%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Pennsylvania?

Fairfield, Pennsylvania has about 507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairfield, Pennsylvania earns about $53,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fairfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $206,900, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Pennsylvania?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% of people in Fairfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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