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Fairfield

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.097
State:
Illinois

Fairfield is a city located in Wayne County, Illinois. Fairfield has a 2026 population of 4,741. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Fairfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,887 in 2020.

The median household income in Fairfield is $41,989 with a poverty rate of 17.7%. The median age in Fairfield is 46.4 years: 42.4 years for males, and 51.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.2 males.

4.7K
Total Population
1,157
Density (mi²)
-24 -0.5%
Growth

Fairfield Population

Fairfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,741-24-0.5%
20254,765-25-0.52%
20244,79070.15%
20234,783-11-0.23%
20224,794-33-0.68%
20214,827-74-1.51%
20204,887-60-1.21%
20194,947-40-0.8%
20184,987-36-0.72%
20175,023-48-0.95%
20165,07190.18%
20155,062-35-0.69%
20145,097-25-0.49%
20135,122-2-0.04%
20125,124-6-0.12%
20115,130-30-0.58%
20105,16060.12%
20005,421-18-0.33%
19905,439-515-8.65%
19805,954570.97%
19705,897-465-7.31%
19606,36278614.1%
19505,5761,56839.12%
19404,00872822.2%
19303,28052619.1%
19202,75400%

Median Age

Overall: 46.4 years
Female: 51.9 years
Male: 42.4 years

Fairfield Adults

There are 3,853 adults, (1,156 of whom are seniors) in Fairfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,212 (48.5%)
Male: 2,349 (51.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fairfield includes 93.53% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,26693.53%
Two or more races1122.46%
Other race521.14%
Asian471.03%
Black or African American420.92%
Native American420.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race521.14%
Native American420.92%
Black or African American230.5%
White10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,26593.51%
Two or more races1122.46%
Asian471.03%
Black or African American190.42%

Fairfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fairfield 's average per capita income is $39,955. Household income levels show a median of $41,989. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,713-
Families$74,583$105,436
Households$41,989$70,974
Non Families$25,137$30,546

$39,955

Average Income

$41,989

Median Household Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)