Fairfield is a CDP located in Hyde County North Carolina. Fairfield has a 2024 population of 351. Fairfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.74% annually and its population has increased by 114.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 164 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield is $47,409 with a poverty rate of 9.06%. The median age in Fairfield is 18.9 years: 41.8 years for males, and 16.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 47.46% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 43.48% |
| Other race | 25 | 9.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 87 | 3.17 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 43 | 3.74 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Male | 28 | 3.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 16 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 26.28% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 20.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 11.68% |
| High School Graduate | 57 | 41.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
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 | 69 | 52 | 0 |
| White | 60 | 49 | 16 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,946 | $53,214 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$52,946
Average Earnings
$53,214
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 100% |
9.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
7.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.22% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,634 | $49,944 |
| Households | $39,659 | $47,409 |
| Married Families | $33,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 6.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.5%
Labor Force Participation
29.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
69.2%
Born in Fairfield
97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born
2.9%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.1% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 69.2% having been born in North Carolina. 2.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 351 | 6 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 345 | 7 | 2.07% |
| 2022 | 338 | 48 | 16.55% |
| 2021 | 290 | 126 | 76.83% |
| 2020 | 164 | -101 | -38.11% |
| 2019 | 265 | 68 | 34.52% |
| 2018 | 197 | -117 | -37.26% |
| 2017 | 314 | 47 | 17.6% |
| 2016 | 267 | -39 | -12.75% |
| 2015 | 306 | -57 | -15.7% |
| 2014 | 363 | -19 | -4.97% |
| 2013 | 382 | 57 | 17.54% |
| 2012 | 325 | 90 | 38.3% |
| 2011 | 235 | -23 | -8.91% |
| 2010 | 258 | 0 | 0% |