State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,204.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.80%
Growth Since 2010
-5.74%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Fairfield, Illinois Population 2021
4,858
Fairfield is a city located in Wayne County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. With a 2020 population of 4,858, it is the 336th largest city in Illinois and the 4845th largest city in the United States . Fairfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -5.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,154 in 2010. Fairfield reached it's highest population of 6,362 in 1960. Spanning over 4 miles, Fairfield has a population density of 1,205 people per square mile.
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 Fairfield was:
- 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%
The current population of Fairfield, Illinois is 4,858 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,975.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,154.
Fairfield, Illinois Population 2021
| 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% |
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Fairfield Population by Race
Fairfield Population Pyramid $2021
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Fairfield Population by Age
Fairfield Households and Families
| 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
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Fairfield Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Fairfield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fairfield Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Fairfield Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,119
Average Earnings
$40,365
Average Male
$23,832
Average Female
Fairfield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fairfield Language by Age
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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 Language
Fairfield Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 White, with 16.94% 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 Poverty
Fairfield Poverty Rate by Education
Fairfield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfield Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Fairfield Marital Status
Fairfield Veterans by War
Fairfield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 7.26% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 45.45% |
| Black | 1 | 1.10% |
Fairfield Veterans by Race
Fairfield Veterans by Education
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9.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fairfield Veterans by Education
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55.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Fairfield Employment by Age
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Fairfield Employment by Race
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Fairfield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Fairfield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |