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Fairfield township

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
41.129
State:
New Jersey

Fairfield township is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Fairfield township has a 2026 population of 5,437. Fairfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually but its population has decreased by -1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,532 in 2020.

The median household income in Fairfield township is $60,929 with a poverty rate of 10.34%. The median age in Fairfield township is 37.8 years: 38.8 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 150.9 males.

5.4K
Total Population
132
Density (mi²)
21 0.39%
Growth

Fairfield township Population

Fairfield township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,437210.39%
20255,416210.39%
20245,395210.39%
20235,374400.75%
20225,334-67-1.24%
20215,401-131-2.37%
20205,532-14-0.25%
20195,906-18-0.3%
20185,924-157-2.58%
20176,081-99-1.6%
20166,180-140-2.22%
20156,320-115-1.79%
20146,435-82-1.26%
20136,517-89-1.35%
20126,6062073.23%
20116,3991041.65%
20106,341661.05%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 34.9 years
Male: 38.8 years

Fairfield township Adults

There are 4,352 adults, (714 of whom are seniors) in Fairfield township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,161 (39.9%)
Male: 3,261 (60.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fairfield township includes 42.42% Black or African American, 34.69% White, 6.88% other race, 4.11% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,30042.42%
White1,88134.69%
Two or more races57910.68%
Other race3736.88%
Native American2234.11%
Asian661.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5089.37%
Other race3185.86%
Two or more races3105.72%
Asian420.77%
Black or African American410.76%
Native American100.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,25941.66%
White1,37325.32%
Two or more races2694.96%
Native American2133.93%
Other race551.01%
Asian240.44%

Fairfield township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fairfield township 's average per capita income is $32,244. Household income levels show a median of $60,929. The poverty rate stands at 10.34%.

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$79,458-
Families$67,188$83,927
Households$60,929$84,655
Non Families$41,386$74,786

$32,244

Average Income

$60,929

Median Household Income

10.34%

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)