Fairfield is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Fairfield has a 2024 population of 9,447. Fairfield is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,985 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield is $56,599 with a poverty rate of 23.22%. The median age in Fairfield is 30.7 years: 29.8 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,233 | 92.56% |
| White | 523 | 5.24% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 1.94% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,783 | 2.39 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 1,630 | 1.03 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 952 | 3.88 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 930 | 2.91 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 271 | 3.58 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 738 | 11.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 985 | 15.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 452 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 2,502 | 40.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 1,215 | 19.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,799 | 5,536 | 1,356 |
| White | 215 | 205 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 151 | 7 |
| Other Race | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,454 | $36,204 | $44,801 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,820 | $0 | $50,977 |
| High School Graduate | $45,713 | $50,154 | $40,451 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,942 | $18,608 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,390 | $45,679 | $33,789 |
| Some College | $32,599 | $39,255 | $29,591 |
$37,390
Average Earnings
$45,679
Average Male
$33,789
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.17% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 0.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,696 | 2,005 | 23.06% |
| Multiple | 170 | 71 | 41.76% |
| White | 181 | 18 | 9.94% |
| Other | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 100% |
23.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.12%
Male Poverty Rate
20.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is White, with 9.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.57% |
| Some College | 17.35% |
| High School | 12.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.47% |
| Male Employed | 21.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.8% |
| Female Employed | 14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,254 | $70,519 |
| Households | $45,646 | $56,599 |
| Married Families | $91,979 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,280 | $31,100 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.4%
Male Marriage Rate
23.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
742
Number of Veterans
648
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 470 |
| Vietnam | 174 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 342 |
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 75+ | 83 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 721 | 10.42% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 5.67% |
| White | 10 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.89%
Born in Fairfield
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
99.3% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 88.89% having been born in Alabama. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,775 | -135 | -1.52% |
| 2028 | 8,910 | -134 | -1.48% |
| 2027 | 9,044 | -134 | -1.46% |
| 2026 | 9,178 | -135 | -1.45% |
| 2025 | 9,313 | -134 | -1.42% |
| 2024 | 9,447 | -135 | -1.41% |
| 2023 | 9,582 | -107 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 9,689 | -144 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 9,833 | -152 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 9,985 | -584 | -5.53% |
| 2019 | 10,569 | -78 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 10,647 | -61 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 10,708 | -81 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 10,789 | -90 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 10,879 | -75 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 10,954 | -52 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 11,006 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 10,989 | -68 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 11,057 | -25 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 11,082 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,381 | 181 | 1.48% |
| 1990 | 12,200 | -1,042 | -7.87% |
| 1980 | 13,242 | -1,127 | -7.84% |
| 1970 | 14,369 | -1,447 | -9.15% |
| 1960 | 15,816 | 2,639 | 20.03% |
| 1950 | 13,177 | 1,474 | 12.6% |
| 1940 | 11,703 | 644 | 5.82% |
| 1930 | 11,059 | 6,056 | 121.05% |
| 1920 | 5,003 | -3,772 | -42.99% |