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Fairfield

Texas · 2,850 residents · 5.459 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,368. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,850
−8%since 2000
from 3,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fairfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,368
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,486
+62%since 2000
from $16,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(2,059)
Black21.4%(662)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(325)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(1,899)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(1,733)
Black20.8%(592)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(394)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other2.7%(76)
Diversity Score69.8%(1,989)
Diversity Score
70
+14%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Texas?

Fairfield, Texas has about 2,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Texas?

The typical household in Fairfield, Texas earns about $47,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Texas expensive?

In Fairfield, Texas, the median home is worth about $107,300, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Texas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Fairfield, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 384 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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