Fairfield township is located in Essex County New Jersey. Fairfield township has a 2024 population of 5,361. Fairfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually but its population has decreased by -3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,529 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield township is $79,653 with a poverty rate of 10.96%. The median age in Fairfield township is 39.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,575 | 46.5% |
| White | 1,945 | 35.12% |
| Native American | 345 | 6.23% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 5.92% |
| Other race | 291 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,584 | 2.81 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 661 | 3.36 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 501 | 1.13 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 280 | 4.56 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 142 | 2.68 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 565 | 14.33% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 5.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 3.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,998 | 50.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 5.35% |
| Some College | 616 | 15.62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,830 | 1,548 | 159 |
| White | 1,130 | 944 | 149 |
| Hispanic | 636 | 368 | 12 |
| Native American | 255 | 227 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 149 | 11 |
| Other Race | 162 | 90 | 3 |
| Asian | 54 | 32 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 89.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,031 | $45,357 | $55,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,125 | $92,917 | $93,750 |
| High School Graduate | $27,336 | $23,656 | $35,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,583 | $25,000 | $34,750 |
| Overall | $32,607 | $26,074 | $40,272 |
| Some College | $36,667 | $0 | $43,173 |
$32,607
Average Earnings
$26,074
Average Male
$40,272
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.85% of Fairfield township residents speak only English, while 15.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 829 | 172 | 20.75% |
| Black | 2,139 | 156 | 7.29% |
| White | 1,038 | 111 | 10.69% |
| Other | 236 | 44 | 18.64% |
| Native | 296 | 30 | 10.14% |
| Multiple | 302 | 20 | 6.62% |
10.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.08%
Male Poverty Rate
11.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Hispanic, with 20.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Multiple, with 6.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.71% |
| Some College | 7.93% |
| High School | 6.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.15% |
| Female Employed | 4.73% |
| Male Employed | 2.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,852 | $83,970 |
| Households | $60,278 | $79,653 |
| Married Families | $77,768 | $93,206 |
| Non Families | $36,583 | $61,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
245
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 119 | 5.51% |
| White | 98 | 6.31% |
| Native American | 16 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.15% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.19% |
| Other Race | 4 | 2.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
10%
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
70.39%
Born in Fairfield township
94.71%
Native Born
5.29%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
94.71% of Fairfield township residents were born in the United States, with 70.39% having been born in New Jersey. 3.7% 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 | 5,466 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 5,445 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 5,424 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 5,403 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 5,382 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 5,361 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 5,340 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 5,319 | -78 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 5,397 | -132 | -2.39% |
| 2020 | 5,529 | -377 | -6.38% |
| 2019 | 5,906 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,924 | -157 | -2.58% |
| 2017 | 6,081 | -99 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 6,180 | -140 | -2.22% |
| 2015 | 6,320 | -115 | -1.79% |
| 2014 | 6,435 | -82 | -1.26% |
| 2013 | 6,517 | -89 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 6,606 | 207 | 3.23% |
| 2011 | 6,399 | 58 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 6,341 | 0 | 0% |