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Fairfield

Virginia · 566 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Fairfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,646. Population has grown 19% since 2023. Median home value is $224,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
566
+19%since 2023
from 477 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
836 / sq mi
+19%since 2023
from 705 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
22431741150459720202024Fairfield
2024566
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,646
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $91,354 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,333
+1%since 2023
from $51,589 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.255
−20%since 2023
from 0.319 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $210,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
38.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(566)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 27.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
53.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Virginia?

Fairfield, Virginia has about 566 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairfield, Virginia earns about $113,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Virginia expensive?

In Fairfield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $224,400.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Virginia?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Virginia?

About 2.1% of people in Fairfield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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