Fairfield is a city located in Jefferson County Iowa. Fairfield has a 2024 population of 9,250. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Fairfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,449 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield is $75,378 with a poverty rate of 19.18%. The median age in Fairfield is 40.5 years: 37.1 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,296 | 77.3% |
| Black or African American | 914 | 9.68% |
| Asian | 636 | 6.74% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 132 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 99 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,201 | 2.02 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 2,248 | 1.21 | 42 | 58 |
| Married | 1,471 | 2.84 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 264 | 3.7 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Male | 218 | 2.79 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 1.23% |
| Associates Degree | 780 | 10.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,002 | 28.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,634 | 23.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,296 | 18.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 1,217 | 17.14% |
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 | 5,586 | 5,439 | 2,667 |
| Black | 662 | 662 | 407 |
| Asian | 524 | 513 | 403 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 187 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 97 | 57 |
| Other Race | 69 | 69 | 14 |
| Native American | 64 | 59 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 79.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,445 | $46,767 | $17,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $30,040 | $30,986 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,833 | $48,195 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,685 | $39,860 | $22,528 |
| Some College | $34,576 | $41,484 | $26,515 |
$31,685
Average Earnings
$39,860
Average Male
$22,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.84% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 18.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,543 | 978 | 14.95% |
| Asian | 490 | 308 | 62.86% |
| Multiple | 301 | 128 | 42.52% |
| Black | 732 | 112 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 95 | 23.99% |
| Native | 127 | 84 | 66.14% |
| Other | 81 | 8 | 9.88% |
19.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.59%
Male Poverty Rate
16.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Native, with 66.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Other, with 9.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.69% |
| Some College | 21.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.34% |
| High School | 7.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.88% |
| Female Employed | 13.94% |
| Male Employed | 9.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,799 | $105,715 |
| Households | $48,302 | $75,378 |
| Married Families | $88,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,807 | $46,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
520
Number of Veterans
468
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 205 |
| Vietnam | 111 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 202 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 6.11% |
| Black | 126 | 16.43% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.65% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
45.38%
Born in Fairfield
82.82%
Native Born
17.18%
Foreign Born
13.23%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
82.82% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 45.38% having been born in Iowa. 13.23% 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 | 9,002 | -49 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 9,051 | -50 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 9,101 | -50 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 9,151 | -49 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 9,200 | -50 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 9,250 | -50 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 9,300 | -127 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 9,427 | -83 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 9,510 | 61 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 9,449 | -920 | -8.87% |
| 2019 | 10,369 | 104 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 10,265 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 10,255 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 10,198 | 76 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 10,122 | 79 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 10,043 | 98 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 9,945 | 208 | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 9,737 | 103 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 9,634 | 155 | 1.64% |
| 2010 | 9,479 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,509 | -259 | -2.65% |
| 1990 | 9,768 | 340 | 3.61% |
| 1980 | 9,428 | 713 | 8.18% |
| 1970 | 8,715 | 661 | 8.21% |
| 1960 | 8,054 | 755 | 10.34% |
| 1950 | 7,299 | 526 | 7.77% |
| 1940 | 6,773 | 154 | 2.33% |
| 1930 | 6,619 | 671 | 11.28% |
| 1920 | 5,948 | 978 | 19.68% |
| 1910 | 4,970 | 281 | 5.99% |
| 1900 | 4,689 | 1,298 | 38.28% |
| 1890 | 3,391 | 305 | 9.88% |
| 1880 | 3,086 | -5,916 | -65.72% |