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Fairfield

Washington · 589 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Fairfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,920. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 15% 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 $159,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
589
+19%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
956 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3975136297458611990201020202024Fairfield
2024621
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,920
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,891
+92%since 2000
from $14,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(459)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(22)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other6.8%(40)
Diversity Score26.4%(155)
Diversity Score
26
+204%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield, Washington?

Fairfield, Washington has about 589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, Washington?

The typical household in Fairfield, Washington earns about $53,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield, Washington expensive?

In Fairfield, Washington, the median home is worth about $159,200, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield, Washington?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, Washington?

About 10.0% of people in Fairfield, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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