Fairfield, California Population 2022
Fairfield is a city located in Solano County California. Fairfield has a 2020 population of 122,793. It is also the county seat of Solano County. Fairfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.20% annually and its population has increased by 2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 119,881 in 2010.
The average household income in Fairfield is $106,406 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,734 per month, and the median house value is $433,300. The median age in Fairfield is 34.8 years, 33.7 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Fairfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfieldwas:
- White: 45.44%
- Black or African American: 16.73%
- Asian: 16.17%
- Two or more races: 10.70%
- Other race: 8.91%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.46%
- Native American: 0.59%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 413,967 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 416,342 | 2,375 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 419,674 | 3,332 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 423,659 | 3,985 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 429,006 | 5,347 | 1.25% |
| 2015 | 433,409 | 4,403 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 438,858 | 5,449 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 443,511 | 4,653 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 445,725 | 2,214 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 447,643 | 1,918 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 449,561 | 1,918 | 0.43% |
| 2021 | 451,479 | 1,918 | 0.42% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,958 | 45.44% |
| Black or African American | 19,499 | 16.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 690 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 18,844 | 16.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,698 | 1.46% |
| Some Other Race | 10,383 | 8.91% |
| Two or More Races | 12,472 | 10.70% |
Fairfield Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,843 | 3.12 | 59 |
| Married | 20,156 | 3.61 | 70 |
| Male | 2,683 | 3.74 | 46.9 |
| Female | 5,218 | 3.92 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 8,786 | 1.32 | 47.9 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,144 | 6.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,510 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 17,059 | 22.19% |
| Some College | 20,911 | 27.20% |
| Associates Degree | 7,836 | 10.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,946 | 19.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,486 | 8.44% |
Fairfield Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13,825 | 12,399 | 5,901 |
| Native American | 573 | 492 | 178 |
| White | 26,541 | 25,254 | 8,223 |
| Black | 13,516 | 12,539 | 3,612 |
| 2+ Races | 5,231 | 4,171 | 1,282 |
| Islander | 1,230 | 1,183 | 197 |
| Hispanic | 18,568 | 12,929 | 2,532 |
| Other Race | 5,417 | 3,329 | 430 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 96.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.68%.
$45,924
Average Earnings
$51,585
Average Male
$39,547
Average Female
Fairfield Language by Age
Fairfield Language
67.16% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 32.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.01% of the population.
Fairfield Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 673 | 123 | 18.28% |
| Islander | 1,679 | 206 | 12.27% |
| Hispanic | 34,318 | 4,007 | 11.68% |
| Black | 18,971 | 1,743 | 9.19% |
| Multiple | 12,315 | 963 | 7.82% |
| White | 34,261 | 2,337 | 6.82% |
| Asian | 18,769 | 912 | 4.86% |
| Other | 1,568 | NaN% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.40%
Male Poverty Rate
9.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Native, with 18.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.00%.
Fairfield Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfield Married by Age and Sex
Fairfield Marriage
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 45-54.
Fairfield Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,320 | 10.68% |
| Black | 1,866 | 12.34% |
| Native American | 44 | 7.13% |
| Asian | 831 | 5.60% |
| Islander | 91 | 7.21% |
| Other Race | 50 | 0.72% |
| 2+ Races | 426 | 6.59% |
| Hispanic | 695 | 3.06% |
Fairfield Veterans by Education
3.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.83%
Born in Fairfield
78.05%
Native Born
21.95%
Foreign Born
9.72%
Non Citizen
12.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.05% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 55.83% having been born in California. 9.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 329 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 424 | 95 | 2.57% |
| 1890 | 505 | 81 | 1.76% |
| 1900 | 500 | -5 | -0.10% |
| 1910 | 834 | 334 | 5.25% |
| 1920 | 1,008 | 174 | 1.91% |
| 1930 | 1,131 | 123 | 1.16% |
| 1940 | 1,312 | 181 | 1.50% |
| 1950 | 3,118 | 1,806 | 9.04% |
| 1960 | 14,968 | 11,850 | 16.98% |
| 1970 | 44,146 | 29,178 | 11.42% |
| 1980 | 58,099 | 13,953 | 2.78% |
| 1990 | 77,211 | 19,112 | 2.88% |
| 2000 | 96,178 | 18,967 | 2.22% |
| 2010 | 105,321 | 9,143 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 106,777 | 1,456 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 108,233 | 1,456 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 109,689 | 1,456 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 111,145 | 1,456 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 112,601 | 1,456 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 114,057 | 1,456 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 115,513 | 1,456 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 116,969 | 1,456 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 118,425 | 1,456 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 119,881 | 1,456 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 121,337 | 1,456 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 122,793 | 1,456 | 1.20% |