Fairfield is a city located in Freestone County Texas. Fairfield has a 2024 population of 3,012. It is also the county seat of Freestone County. Fairfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,851 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield is $67,024 with a poverty rate of 25.73%. The median age in Fairfield is 33.1 years: 32.4 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,943 | 67.77% |
| Black or African American | 427 | 14.89% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 13.74% |
| Other race | 103 | 3.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,059 | 2.51 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 403 | 1.09 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Married | 329 | 3.67 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 274 | 3.24 | 14.2 | 85.8 |
| Male | 53 | 2.32 | 7.5 | 92.5 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 301 | 16.42% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 10.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 104 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 623 | 33.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 6.22% |
| Some College | 362 | 19.75% |
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 | 1,091 | 953 | 216 |
| Hispanic | 497 | 228 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 254 | 120 | 38 |
| Black | 216 | 208 | 35 |
| Other Race | 92 | 75 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,875 | $0 | $38,304 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,321 | $41,726 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,039 | $0 | $21,707 |
| Overall | $37,690 | $41,964 | $29,792 |
| Some College | $38,536 | $0 | $35,375 |
$37,690
Average Earnings
$41,964
Average Male
$29,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.28% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 21.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,425 | 325 | 22.81% |
| Hispanic | 786 | 201 | 25.57% |
| Black | 412 | 132 | 32.04% |
| Other | 96 | 96 | 100% |
| Multiple | 374 | 74 | 19.79% |
25.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.84%
Male Poverty Rate
31.1%
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 Multiple, with 19.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.21% |
| Some College | 15.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.97% |
| Male Employed | 4.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,036 | $83,468 |
| Households | $48,512 | $67,024 |
| Married Families | $107,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,716 | $39,109 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
116
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 6.44% |
| Black | 14 | 5.05% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
79.11%
Born in Fairfield
89.92%
Native Born
10.08%
Foreign Born
7.25%
Non Citizen
2.83%
Naturalized
89.92% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 79.11% having been born in Texas. 7.25% 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 | 3,214 | 41 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 3,173 | 40 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 3,133 | 40 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 3,093 | 41 | 1.34% |
| 2025 | 3,052 | 40 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 3,012 | 40 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 2,972 | 61 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 2,911 | 26 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 2,885 | 34 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 2,851 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 2,864 | -41 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 2,905 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 2,899 | -11 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 2,910 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 2,920 | 26 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,894 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 2,898 | 30 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 2,868 | -42 | -1.44% |
| 2011 | 2,910 | -40 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 2,950 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,094 | -140 | -4.33% |
| 1990 | 3,234 | -271 | -7.73% |
| 1980 | 3,505 | 291 | 9.05% |