Fairfield University, Connecticut Population 2024

3,697

Fairfield University Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield University was:

  • White: 89.93%
  • Black or African American: 3.76%
  • Two or more races: 2.87%
  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Other race: 1.64%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
10,961.20/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
35.67% (972)
The current population of Fairfield University, Connecticut is 3,697 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,725.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,85089.93%
Black or African American1193.76%
Two or more races912.87%
Asian571.8%
Other race521.64%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Fairfield University Population by Race

Fairfield University Population Pyramid 2024

Fairfield University Median Age

19.3

Total

19.3

Male

19.3

Female

Fairfield University Adults

There are 3,087 adults, (8 of whom are seniors) in Fairfield University.

Fairfield University Age Dependency

2.9

Age Dependency Ratio

0.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

2.7

Child Dependency Ratio

Fairfield University Sex Ratio

Female1,94061.22%
Male1,22938.78%

Fairfield University Population by Age

Fairfield University Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1400100
Non Family1400100
Married0000
Male0000
Female0000

0

Average Family Size

0

Average Household Size

0.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Fairfield University Households and Families

Male

Female

Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade00%
Associates Degree00%
Bachelors Degree714%
Graduate Degree00%
High School Graduate1530%
Less Than 9th Grade816%
Some College2040%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Fairfield University Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Fairfield University Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
Black21210
White14140
Other Race800
Hispanic800
Asian777

The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

Fairfield University Educational Attainment by Race

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$4,583$0$0
Some College$4,583$0$0

$4,583

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Fairfield University Earnings by Educational Attainment

Fairfield University Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Fairfield University Language

93.25% of Fairfield University residents speak only English, while 6.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.59% of the population.

Fairfield University Language

Fairfield University Poverty by Race

rate

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1515100%
Other88100%
Hispanic88100%
Black11100%

100%

Overall Poverty Rate

100%

Male Poverty Rate

100%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Fairfield University

The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield University is White, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield University is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 100%.

Fairfield University Poverty

rate

Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade100%
High School100%
Some College0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Fairfield University Poverty Rate by Education

rate

Rate
Poverty
Male Employed100%
Male Unemployed100%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Fairfield University Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Fairfield University Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

Name
Median
Mean
Families--
Households--
Married Families--
Non Families--

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Fairfield University Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

0.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

0.0%

Male Marriage Rate

0.0%

Female Marriage Rate

Fairfield University Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Fairfield University Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.

Fairfield University Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Fairfield University Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

6

Number of Veterans

6

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

War
Veterans
Second Gulf War6
First Gulf War0
Vietnam0
Korea0
World War II0

Fairfield University Veterans by War

count

Age Group
Veterans
18 to 346
35 to 540
55 to 640
65 to 740
75+0

Fairfield University Veterans by Age

count

Name
Veterans
% of Total
Black65.36%

Fairfield University Veterans by Race

Fairfield University Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Fairfield University Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

28.2%

Labor Force Participation

26%

Employment Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

Fairfield University Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Fairfield University Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Fairfield University Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

16.25%

Born in Fairfield University

97.51%

Native Born

2.49%

Foreign Born

1.8%

Non Citizen

0.69%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

97.51% of Fairfield University residents were born in the United States, with 16.25% having been born in Connecticut. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Fairfield University Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year
Population
Growth
Change
20243,6972647.69%
20233,4332648.33%
20223,16931210.92%
20212,8571324.84%
20202,72500%

Fairfield University Population by Year