Fairfield township is located in Essex County New Jersey. Fairfield township has a 2024 population of 7,935. Fairfield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,837 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield township is $151,880 with a poverty rate of 10.04%. The median age in Fairfield township is 49.8 years: 46.3 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,660 | 86.36% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 9.52% |
| Asian | 207 | 2.68% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,003 | 2.57 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 1,874 | 3.12 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 739 | 1.02 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Female | 199 | 3.51 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 191 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 1.6% |
| Associates Degree | 272 | 4.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,845 | 31.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,153 | 19.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,363 | 23.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 1,030 | 17.69% |
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 | 5,031 | 4,870 | 2,535 |
| Hispanic | 486 | 486 | 241 |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 418 | 199 |
| Asian | 166 | 166 | 133 |
| Black | 91 | 91 | 89 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 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 97.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,076 | $113,309 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,125 | $96,477 | $104,375 |
| High School Graduate | $45,402 | $65,855 | $26,678 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $83,244 | $92,426 | $52,334 |
| Some College | $65,195 | $83,373 | $52,895 |
$83,244
Average Earnings
$92,426
Average Male
$52,334
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.44% of Fairfield township residents speak only English, while 19.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,525 | 550 | 8.43% |
| Hispanic | 782 | 223 | 28.52% |
| Multiple | 734 | 222 | 30.25% |
| Black | 91 | 2 | 2.2% |
10.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.89%
Male Poverty Rate
11.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Multiple, with 30.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Black, with 2.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.27% |
| Some College | 8.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.64% |
| Female Employed | 5.86% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $150,671 | $181,322 |
| Households | $113,750 | $151,880 |
| Married Families | $173,773 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $61,500 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
341
Number of Veterans
341
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 320 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 11.07% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 9.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
12.4%
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
66.65%
Born in Fairfield township
86.72%
Native Born
13.28%
Foreign Born
2.96%
Non Citizen
10.32%
Naturalized
86.72% of Fairfield township residents were born in the United States, with 66.65% having been born in New Jersey. 2.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,905 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 7,911 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 7,917 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 7,923 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 7,929 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 7,935 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 7,941 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 7,947 | 135 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 7,812 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 7,837 | 335 | 4.47% |
| 2019 | 7,502 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 7,504 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 7,502 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 7,503 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 7,495 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 7,490 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 7,479 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 7,470 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 7,483 | 31 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 7,452 | 0 | 0% |