Fairfield township is located in Tippecanoe County Indiana. Fairfield township has a 2024 population of 53,553. Fairfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,137 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield township is $69,905 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Fairfield township is 34 years: 32.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,116 | 77.09% |
| Black or African American | 4,731 | 8.87% |
| Two or more races | 3,974 | 7.45% |
| Other race | 2,064 | 3.87% |
| Asian | 1,371 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.15% |
| 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 | 24,247 | 2.14 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 11,408 | 1.2 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Married | 8,519 | 2.94 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 3,046 | 3.08 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Male | 1,274 | 2.97 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
44.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,205 | 6.31% |
| Associates Degree | 2,511 | 7.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,112 | 17.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,908 | 11.19% |
| High School Graduate | 12,043 | 34.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,725 | 4.94% |
| Some College | 6,415 | 18.37% |
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 | 27,230 | 25,192 | 8,139 |
| Hispanic | 3,713 | 2,263 | 485 |
| Black | 2,242 | 2,008 | 446 |
| 2+ Races | 2,072 | 1,319 | 412 |
| Other Race | 979 | 550 | 155 |
| Asian | 968 | 896 | 739 |
| Native American | 59 | 56 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,692 | $52,019 | $42,006 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,472 | $67,257 | $56,326 |
| High School Graduate | $35,924 | $42,643 | $28,420 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,788 | $35,976 | $27,393 |
| Overall | $41,001 | $45,877 | $36,343 |
| Some College | $40,193 | $47,679 | $34,405 |
$41,001
Average Earnings
$45,877
Average Male
$36,343
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.94% of Fairfield township residents speak only English, while 10.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,393 | 4,702 | 12.57% |
| Black | 4,627 | 1,950 | 42.14% |
| Hispanic | 6,889 | 1,486 | 21.57% |
| Multiple | 3,853 | 613 | 15.91% |
| Other | 2,041 | 227 | 11.12% |
| Asian | 1,371 | 189 | 13.79% |
| Native | 78 | 15 | 19.23% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.43%
Male Poverty Rate
18.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Black, with 42.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Other, with 11.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.38% |
| High School | 15.43% |
| Some College | 12.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.9% |
| Female Employed | 9.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,024 | $82,084 |
| Households | $52,497 | $69,905 |
| Married Families | $84,567 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,191 | $53,270 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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
2,504
Number of Veterans
2,233
Male Veterans
271
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 733 |
| Second Gulf War | 428 |
| First Gulf War | 318 |
| Korea | 263 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 623 |
| 55 to 64 | 620 |
| 65 to 74 | 576 |
| 35 to 54 | 497 |
| 18 to 34 | 188 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,257 | 6.77% |
| Black | 149 | 5.07% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 2.2% |
| Other Race | 37 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 5 | 6.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
63.93%
Born in Fairfield township
90.18%
Native Born
9.82%
Foreign Born
7.52%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
90.18% of Fairfield township residents were born in the United States, with 63.93% having been born in Indiana. 7.52% 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 | 53,698 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 53,669 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 53,640 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 53,611 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 53,582 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 53,553 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 53,524 | 29 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 53,495 | 265 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 53,230 | 93 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 53,137 | -227 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 53,364 | -546 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 53,910 | 59 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 53,851 | 119 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 53,732 | 647 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 53,085 | 146 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 52,939 | 95 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 52,844 | 648 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 52,196 | 320 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 51,876 | 748 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 51,128 | 0 | 0% |