Fairfield County, CT Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Fairfield County?
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There are 958,387 residents in Fairfield County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 49.12% are males and 50.88% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.57% of the resident pool in Fairfield County, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.57%. Additionally, 10.86% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 835,557 people in Fairfield County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 835,557 people in Fairfield County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 958,387 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 470,759 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 487,628 | -0.1% |
Male population 49.12%
Female population 50.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | 2.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 714,705 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 139,609 | 2.0% |
| Not Citizen | 104,073 | -2.2% |
Citizen US Born 74.57%
Citizen not US Born 14.57%
Not Citizen 10.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 8,697 | 0.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 54,918 | -15.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 16,171 | 120.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 32,730 | 5.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 835,557 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.92%
Moved from Same County 5.79%
Moved from Same State 1.71%
Moved from Different State 3.45%
Same House as Last Year 88.13%
What are the employment statistics in Fairfield County?
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White-collar workers make up 84.8% of the working population in Fairfield County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.2%. There are also 61,876 entrepreneurs in Fairfield County (12.68% of the workforce); 332,286 workers employed in private companies (68.11%); and 48,952 people working in governmental institutions (10.03%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 413,697 | 0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 74,164 | 2.5% |
White Collar 84.8%
Blue Collar 15.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 61,876 | 2.0% |
| Private Companies | 332,286 | -0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 48,952 | 1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 44,747 | 7.0% |
Self Employees 12.68%
Private Companies 68.11%
Governmental Workers 10.03%
Not for Profit Companies 9.17%
How many households are there in Fairfield County?
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There are a total of 352,323 households in Fairfield County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.46% of these Fairfield County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.54%. Additionally, 32.14% of households have children and 67.86% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 352,323 | 0.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.7% |
| Family Households | 241,205 | -0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 111,118 | 3.1% |
Family Households 68.46%
Non-family Households 31.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 113,248 | -2.5% |
| Households without Children | 239,075 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 32.14%
Households without Children 67.86%
What are the median and average incomes in Fairfield County?
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The average annual household income in Fairfield County is $202,954, while the median household income sits at $131,873 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $144,700, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $156,090. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $56,681 and $90,692, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $202,954 | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $131,873 | 5.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 86,889 | 2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 843,918 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fairfield County?
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There are 378,061 housing units in Fairfield County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 352,323 occupied housing units in Fairfield County, 66.24% are owner-occupied, while 33.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.66% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $543,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,354 per month in Fairfield County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.66% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $543,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,354 per month in Fairfield County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 378,061 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 71,892 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 27,382 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 57,308 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 53,258 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 50,971 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 42,066 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25,868 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25,611 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 22,872 | 13.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 833 | 582.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 352,323 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 233,393 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 118,930 | 2.0% |
Owner Occupied 66.24%
Renter Occupied 33.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 157,921 | -1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 75,472 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $543,500 | 17.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $513,300 | 14.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,354 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 67.66%
Without Mortgage 32.34%
What is the level of education in Fairfield County?
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Approximately 26.07% of the population in Fairfield County holds a high school degree (that's 197,387 residents), while 17.28% have attained a college certificate (130,857 locals) and 26.2% have a bachelor's degree (198,419 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 36,233 | 0.9% |
| Some High School | 197,387 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 130,857 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 43,483 | -0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 198,419 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 150,864 | 2.5% |
No High School 4.78%
Some High School 26.07%
Some College 17.28%
Associate Degree 5.74%
Bachelor's Degree 26.2%
Graduate Degree 19.92%
What is the marital status of Fairfield County residents?
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A total of 267,240 people in Fairfield County have never been married (which represents 33.48% of the total population), while 408,330 of them are wedded (51.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,664 (1.34%) and 71,993 (9.02%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 267,240 | 1.6% |
| Married | 408,330 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 10,664 | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 40,078 | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 71,993 | 1.6% |
Never Married 33.48%
Married 51.15%
Separated 1.34%
Widowed 5.02%
Divorced 9.02%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fairfield County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Fairfield County use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 350,826 residents commute by car, 24,213 prefer going to work by railroad and 12,757 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 350,826 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,425 | -5.2% |
| Railroad | 24,213 | 9,037.0% |
| Ferryboat | 205 | 18.5% |
| Bicycle | 604 | 1.0% |
| Motorcycle | 109 | -47.6% |
| TaxiCab | 1,790 | 6.4% |
| Walk | 12,757 | 7.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Fairfield County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06605 | 25,860 | 10,312 | $57,751.00 | $83,882.00 |
| 06606 | 54,125 | 19,024 | $64,142.00 | $81,501.00 |
| 06607 | 7,133 | 2,131 | $48,038.00 | $56,321.00 |
| 06608 | 10,923 | 3,946 | $39,450.00 | $54,286.00 |
| 06610 | 22,165 | 8,525 | $49,396.00 | $70,046.00 |
| 06468 | 18,851 | 6,114 | $145,714.00 | $182,771.00 |
| 06470 | 15,511 | 5,397 | $141,197.00 | $182,120.00 |
| 06482 | 11,830 | 4,166 | $146,184.00 | $182,441.00 |
| 06484 | 41,206 | 15,774 | $112,366.00 | $140,301.00 |
| 06604 | 28,264 | 11,612 | $42,282.00 | $64,972.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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