Fairfield, CT Demographics
What is the population of Fairfield?
There are 56,464 residents in Fairfield, with a median age of 42. Of this, 48.36% are males and 51.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.04% of the resident pool in Fairfield, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.15%. Additionally, 4.81% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 49,926 people in Fairfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 56,464 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 27,307 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 29,157 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.36%
Female Population 51.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | 2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 48,019 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,732 | 14.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,714 | 5.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.04%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.15%
Not Citizen 4.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 234 | -35.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,141 | -11.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,586 | 16.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,046 | -17.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 49,926 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 3.83%
Moved from Same State 2.84%
Moved from Different State 3.66%
Same House as Last Year 89.26%
What are the employment statistics in Fairfield?
White-collar workers make up 92.16% of the working population in Fairfield, while blue-collar employees account for 7.84%. There are also 8,064 entrepreneurs in Fairfield (14.91% of the workforce); 35,528 workers employed in private companies (65.7%); and 5,744 people working in governmental institutions (10.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 49,840 | 103.9% |
| Blue Collar | 4,240 | 124.5% |
White Collar 92.16%
Blue Collar 7.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,064 | 103.2% |
| Private Companies | 35,528 | 112.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,744 | 82.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,744 | 90.8% |
Self Employees 14.91%
Private Companies 65.7%
Governmental Workers 10.62%
Not for Profit Companies 8.77%
How many households are there in Fairfield?
There are a total of 19,217 households in Fairfield, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 75.15% of these Fairfield households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.85%. Additionally, 36.63% of households have children and 63.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 19,217 | 4.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -28.8% |
| Family Households | 14,441 | 5.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,776 | 3.2% |
Family Households 75.15%
Non-Family Households 24.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,039 | 5.2% |
| Households without Children | 12,178 | 4.1% |
Households with Children 36.63%
Households without Children 63.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Fairfield?
The average annual household income in Fairfield is $239,508, while the median household income sits at $159,946 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $203,692, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $190,514.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $239,508 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $159,946 | 1.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,518 | -8.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 49,303 | 2.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fairfield?
There are 20,085 housing units in Fairfield, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 19,217 occupied housing units in Fairfield, 82.33% are owner-occupied, while 17.67% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.02% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $736,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,650 per month in Fairfield.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 20,085 | 4.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,652 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,126 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,621 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,692 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,892 | -5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,849 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,067 | 8.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,002 | -0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,037 | 33.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 146 | 386.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,217 | 4.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,821 | 4.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,396 | 5.8% |
Owner Occupied 82.33%
Renter Occupied 17.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,287 | 0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,534 | 12.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $736,100 | 5.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $676,650 | 6.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,650 | 1.4% |
With Mortgage 65.02%
Without Mortgage 34.98%
What is the level of education in Fairfield?
Approximately 17.58% of the population in Fairfield holds a high school degree (that's 7,580 residents), while 16.03% have attained a college certificate (6,914 locals) and 34.77% have a bachelor's degree (14,992 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 671 | 7.9% |
| Some High School | 7,580 | 5.5% |
| Some College | 6,914 | 29.0% |
| Associate Degree | 1,580 | -4.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,992 | 6.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,382 | 2.5% |
No High School 1.56%
Some High School 17.58%
Some College 16.03%
Associate Degree 3.66%
Bachelor's Degree 34.77%
Graduate Degree 26.4%
What is the marital status of Fairfield residents?
A total of 15,580 people in Fairfield have never been married (which represents 33.56% of the total population), while 24,665 of them are wedded (53.13%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 295 (0.64%) and 3,757 (8.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,580 | -3.5% |
| Married | 24,665 | 4.6% |
| Separated | 295 | 46.8% |
| Widowed | 2,124 | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 3,757 | -4.3% |
Never Married 33.56%
Married 53.13%
Separated 0.64%
Widowed 4.58%
Divorced 8.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fairfield?
The top three means of transportation people in Fairfield use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 16,629 residents commute by car, 1,909 prefer going to work by railroad and 692 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,629 | 0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 103 | 74.6% |
| Railroad | 1,909 | -8.6% |
| Bicycle | 22 | 22.2% |
| TaxiCab | 13 | -27.8% |
| Walk | 692 | -21.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Fairfield by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.