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Fairfield

Virginia · 257 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 97% less than the Virginia median. Despite a median home value of $406,600, the poverty rate sits 147% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

257
+1%vs 2021
vs 255 in 2021
2020 – 2024
380 / sq mi
+1%vs 2021
vs 377 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.7
+2%vs 2021
vs 43.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
22431741150459720202024Fairfield
2024566
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$71,218
+33%vs 2021
vs $53,594 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−14.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
31.8%
+14.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade52.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$406,600
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
60.9%
−39.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
39.1% rent
162.7
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.7%(91)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(219)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.2%(52)
20
−43%vs 2021
vs 36 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.7%
−13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
26.7%
−13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

72.3%
+6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
56.3%
−14.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
47.5%
−13.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

22.6%
−17.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.0% in 2021
77.4%
+17.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.0% in 2021
31.8%
+14.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Virginia?

Fairfield, Virginia has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairfield, Virginia earns about $2,499 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 $406,600.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Virginia?

About 26.7% 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 31.8% 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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