Fairfield town is located in Herkimer County New York. Fairfield town has a 2024 population of 1,444. Fairfield town is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,469 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield town is $107,670 with a poverty rate of 7.91%. The median age in Fairfield town is 32.3 years: 35.9 years for males, and 25.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,828 | 99.08% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.27% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 574 | 3.19 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Married | 359 | 3.8 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 138 | 1.4 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Male | 46 | 3.76 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 31 | 3.29 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
94.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 6.34% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 20.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 13.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 6.15% |
| High School Graduate | 350 | 34.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 145 | 14.15% |
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 | 1,011 | 890 | 197 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,486 | $100,781 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $0 | $67,750 |
| High School Graduate | $43,024 | $45,469 | $26,538 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,816 | $54,167 | $34,135 |
| Some College | $46,750 | $63,500 | $32,361 |
$44,816
Average Earnings
$54,167
Average Male
$34,135
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.6% of Fairfield town residents speak only English, while 16.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,801 | 117 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 23 | 88.46% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
7.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.95%
Male Poverty Rate
9.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield town is White, with 6.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.3% |
| High School | 10% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 7.83% |
| Male Employed | 3.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $117,701 |
| Households | $84,583 | $107,670 |
| Married Families | $105,865 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,875 | $70,891 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
61.7%
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
103
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 8.58% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
76.26%
Born in Fairfield town
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
99.35% of Fairfield town residents were born in the United States, with 76.26% having been born in New York. 0% 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 | 1,424 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 1,428 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 1,432 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 1,436 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 1,440 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 1,444 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 1,448 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,452 | -14 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 1,466 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,469 | -55 | -3.61% |
| 2019 | 1,524 | -12 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 1,536 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 1,549 | -9 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 1,558 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,564 | -22 | -1.39% |
| 2014 | 1,586 | -14 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 1,600 | -13 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 1,613 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 1,620 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,622 | 0 | 0% |