Fairfield is a city located in Wayne County Illinois. Fairfield has a 2024 population of 4,695. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Fairfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,866 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield is $59,017 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Fairfield is 43.1 years: 38.7 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,511 | 94.51% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 2.28% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 1.51% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,319 | 2.04 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 1,032 | 1.18 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 957 | 2.68 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Female | 245 | 2.99 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Male | 85 | 2.58 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 4% |
| Associates Degree | 472 | 14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 359 | 10.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 200 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,124 | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 4.74% |
| Some College | 922 | 27.34% |
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 | 3,311 | 3,023 | 544 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 32 | 5 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,167 | $46,750 | $40,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,125 | $0 | $48,875 |
| High School Graduate | $39,205 | $58,281 | $16,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,513 | $45,028 | $25,881 |
| Some College | $34,489 | $38,676 | $26,042 |
$38,513
Average Earnings
$45,028
Average Male
$25,881
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.16% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 1.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,484 | 705 | 15.72% |
| Black | 107 | 78 | 72.9% |
| Other | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 42 | 67.74% |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Multiple | 72 | 25 | 34.72% |
18.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.35%
Male Poverty Rate
20.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is White, with 15.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.66% |
| Some College | 16.15% |
| High School | 10.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,639 | $78,580 |
| Households | $43,681 | $59,017 |
| Married Families | $80,269 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,550 | $31,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 5.95% |
| Black | 1 | 2.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
74.82%
Born in Fairfield
97.74%
Native Born
2.26%
Foreign Born
2.07%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
97.74% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 74.82% having been born in Illinois. 2.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,481 | -43 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 4,524 | -43 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 4,567 | -42 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 4,609 | -43 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 4,652 | -43 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 4,695 | -43 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 4,738 | -30 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 4,768 | -39 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 4,807 | -59 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 4,866 | -81 | -1.64% |
| 2019 | 4,947 | -40 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 4,987 | -36 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 5,023 | -48 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 5,071 | 9 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 5,062 | -35 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 5,097 | -25 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 5,122 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 5,124 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 5,130 | -30 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 5,160 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,421 | -18 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 5,439 | -515 | -8.65% |
| 1980 | 5,954 | 57 | 0.97% |
| 1970 | 5,897 | -465 | -7.31% |
| 1960 | 6,362 | 786 | 14.1% |
| 1950 | 5,576 | 1,568 | 39.12% |
| 1940 | 4,008 | 728 | 22.2% |
| 1930 | 3,280 | 526 | 19.1% |
| 1920 | 2,754 | -1,727 | -38.54% |