Fairfield is a city located in Solano County California. Fairfield has a 2024 population of 121,079. It is also the county seat of Solano County. Fairfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 119,833 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield is $124,268 with a poverty rate of 9.24%. The median age in Fairfield is 35.8 years: 34.5 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,911 | 40.12% |
| Asian | 21,675 | 18.15% |
| Black or African American | 18,273 | 15.3% |
| Two or more races | 16,467 | 13.79% |
| Other race | 12,939 | 10.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,649 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 506 | 0.42% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 37,593 | 3.13 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 20,050 | 3.67 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 9,349 | 1.35 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 5,462 | 4.05 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Male | 2,732 | 3.45 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,562 | 5.8% |
| Associates Degree | 8,086 | 10.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,768 | 18.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,088 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 18,459 | 23.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,647 | 7.17% |
| Some College | 20,098 | 25.53% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,946 | 24,629 | 8,057 |
| Hispanic | 19,452 | 13,514 | 2,510 |
| Asian | 15,459 | 13,966 | 6,249 |
| Black | 12,882 | 11,857 | 3,637 |
| 2+ Races | 7,733 | 6,201 | 1,924 |
| Other Race | 7,397 | 4,755 | 571 |
| Islander | 1,238 | 1,145 | 304 |
| Native American | 375 | 246 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,338 | $92,849 | $67,728 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,198 | $90,388 | $79,365 |
| High School Graduate | $40,776 | $47,394 | $31,947 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,046 | $46,005 | $25,884 |
| Overall | $55,200 | $60,845 | $46,016 |
| Some College | $57,152 | $64,118 | $48,000 |
$55,200
Average Earnings
$60,845
Average Male
$46,016
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.32% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 33.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,410 | 4,387 | 12.39% |
| White | 33,309 | 2,482 | 7.45% |
| Black | 18,013 | 1,833 | 10.18% |
| Multiple | 16,245 | 1,677 | 10.32% |
| Other | 12,836 | 1,619 | 12.61% |
| Asian | 21,562 | 1,263 | 5.86% |
| Native | 494 | 128 | 25.91% |
| Islander | 1,635 | 42 | 2.57% |
9.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.5%
Male Poverty Rate
9.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Native, with 25.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Islander, with 2.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| High School | 11.17% |
| Some College | 6.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.2% |
| Female Employed | 4.39% |
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,091 | $132,367 |
| Households | $98,857 | $124,268 |
| Married Families | $125,564 | $150,260 |
| Non Families | $66,288 | $83,182 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
7,424
Number of Veterans
6,594
Male Veterans
830
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,620 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,179 |
| First Gulf War | 2,093 |
| Korea | 370 |
| World War II | 88 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,817 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,778 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,458 |
| 75+ | 1,420 |
| 18 to 34 | 951 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,742 | 10.22% |
| Black | 1,754 | 12.18% |
| Asian | 1,023 | 6.11% |
| Hispanic | 804 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 602 | 6.39% |
| Other Race | 186 | 2.01% |
| Islander | 64 | 4.9% |
| Native American | 53 | 14.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
56.62%
Born in Fairfield
77.75%
Native Born
22.25%
Foreign Born
10.22%
Non Citizen
12.03%
Naturalized
77.75% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 56.62% having been born in California. 10.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 122,638 | 312 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 122,326 | 312 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 122,014 | 311 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 121,703 | 312 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 121,391 | 312 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 121,079 | 311 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 120,768 | 811 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 119,957 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 119,957 | 124 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 119,833 | 2,365 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 117,468 | 380 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 117,088 | 944 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 116,144 | 1,736 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 114,408 | 1,676 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 112,732 | 1,557 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 111,175 | 1,864 | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 109,311 | 1,547 | 1.44% |
| 2012 | 107,764 | 1,303 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 106,461 | 809 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 105,652 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 96,178 | 18,967 | 24.57% |
| 1990 | 77,211 | 19,112 | 32.9% |
| 1980 | 58,099 | 13,953 | 31.61% |
| 1970 | 44,146 | 29,178 | 194.94% |
| 1960 | 14,968 | 11,850 | 380.05% |
| 1950 | 3,118 | 1,806 | 137.65% |
| 1940 | 1,312 | 181 | 16% |
| 1930 | 1,131 | 123 | 12.2% |
| 1920 | 1,008 | 174 | 20.86% |
| 1910 | 834 | 334 | 66.8% |
| 1900 | 500 | -5 | -0.99% |
| 1890 | 505 | 81 | 19.1% |
| 1880 | 424 | 95 | 28.88% |
| 1870 | 329 | -122,309 | -99.73% |