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 $83,727 with a poverty rate of 17.07%. The median age in Fairfield is 43 years: 40.1 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,394 | 78.05% |
| Asian | 824 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 748 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 124 | 1.31% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,139 | 2.07 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 2,063 | 1.24 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Married | 1,417 | 2.69 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 334 | 3.97 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 325 | 2.7 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 1.96% |
| Associates Degree | 629 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,998 | 27.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,606 | 22.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,329 | 18.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 169 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 1,382 | 19.05% |
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 | 5,585 | 5,317 | 2,554 |
| Asian | 680 | 659 | 524 |
| Black | 604 | 603 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 263 | 135 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 96 | 68 |
| Native American | 52 | 46 | 34 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,708 | $40,022 | $22,891 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,892 | $29,817 | $30,350 |
| High School Graduate | $45,183 | $45,352 | $36,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,278 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,550 | $37,176 | $26,094 |
| Some College | $26,458 | $37,583 | $24,028 |
$31,550
Average Earnings
$37,176
Average Male
$26,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.99% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 19.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,635 | 946 | 14.26% |
| Asian | 718 | 317 | 44.15% |
| Hispanic | 398 | 108 | 27.14% |
| Black | 588 | 94 | 15.99% |
| Native | 118 | 92 | 77.97% |
17.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.7%
Male Poverty Rate
17.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Native, with 77.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is White, with 14.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.49% |
| Some College | 21.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.54% |
| High School | 7.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.12% |
| Female Employed | 17.24% |
| Male Employed | 5.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,164 | $119,075 |
| Households | $44,277 | $83,727 |
| Married Families | $88,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,724 | $45,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
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
651
Number of Veterans
581
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 201 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 280 |
| 75+ | 195 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 7.57% |
| Black | 158 | 25.16% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 5.02% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 4.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
44.23%
Born in Fairfield
83.06%
Native Born
16.94%
Foreign Born
13.65%
Non Citizen
3.29%
Naturalized
83.06% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 44.23% having been born in Iowa. 13.65% 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% |