Fairfield, Illinois Population 2022
Fairfield is a city located in Wayne County Illinois. Fairfield has a 2020 population of 4,819. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Fairfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -6.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,141 in 2010.
The average household income in Fairfield is $49,227 with a poverty rate of 21.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $622 per month, and the median house value is $74,800. The median age in Fairfield is 43.1 years, 40.3 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
Fairfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfieldwas:
- White: 92.46%
- Black or African American: 4.45%
- Two or more races: 2.58%
- Asian: 0.33%
- Native American: 0.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,699 | 92.46% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 4.45% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.18% |
Fairfield Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,431 | 2.08 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 1,170 | 1.11 | 53.4 |
| Married | 882 | 2.85 | 78.8 |
| Female | 332 | 3.38 | 28.9 |
| Male | 47 | 2.64 | 72.3 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 213 | 6.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,133 | 32.54% |
| Some College | 760 | 21.83% |
| Associates Degree | 514 | 14.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 480 | 13.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 3.25% |
Fairfield Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,321 | 2,858 | 540 |
| Black | 77 | 75 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | |
| Asian | 17 | ||
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,119
Average Earnings
$40,365
Average Male
$23,832
Average Female
Fairfield Language by Age
Fairfield Language
98.10% of Fairfield residents speak only English, while 1.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
Fairfield Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,681 | 793 | 16.94% |
| Black | 222 | 208 | 93.69% |
| Multiple | 131 | 41 | 31.30% |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 10 | 58.82% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
21.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.28%
Male Poverty Rate
23.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield is Multiple, with 31.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.81%.
Fairfield Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfield Married by Age and Sex
Fairfield Marriage
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 55-64.
Fairfield Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 7.26% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 45.45% |
| Black | 1 | 1.10% |
Fairfield Veterans by Education
9.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
73.46%
Born in Fairfield
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.29% of Fairfield residents were born in the United States, with 73.46% having been born in Illinois. 0.51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,819 | -39 | -0.80% |
| 2021 | 4,858 | -39 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 4,897 | -39 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 4,936 | -39 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 4,975 | -23 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 4,998 | -48 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 5,046 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 5,038 | -38 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 5,076 | -23 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 5,099 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 5,100 | -10 | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 5,110 | -31 | -0.60% |
| 2010 | 5,141 | -280 | -0.53% |
| 2000 | 5,421 | -18 | -0.03% |
| 1990 | 5,439 | -515 | -0.90% |
| 1980 | 5,954 | 57 | 0.10% |
| 1970 | 5,897 | -465 | -0.76% |
| 1960 | 6,362 | 786 | 1.33% |
| 1950 | 5,576 | 1,568 | 3.36% |
| 1940 | 4,008 | 728 | 2.02% |
| 1930 | 3,280 | 526 | 1.76% |
| 1920 | 2,754 | 0.00% |