Fairfield township is located in Essex County New Jersey. Fairfield township has a 2024 population of 7,935. Fairfield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,837 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairfield township is $149,011 with a poverty rate of 8.91%. The median age in Fairfield township is 49 years: 45.7 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,015 | 90.83% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 145 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,951 | 2.62 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 1,835 | 3.25 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 766 | 0 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 218 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 132 | 3.64 | 100 | 0 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 2.02% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,887 | 32.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,064 | 18.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,342 | 23.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.34% |
| Some College | 954 | 16.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,126 | 4,933 | 2,587 |
| Hispanic | 477 | 477 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 377 | 377 | 180 |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Black | 61 | 61 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,593 | $109,074 | $45,096 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,494 | $206,146 | $101,667 |
| High School Graduate | $43,206 | $64,258 | $25,658 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,724 | $98,822 | $45,577 |
| Some College | $61,865 | $80,388 | $51,420 |
$81,724
Average Earnings
$98,822
Average Male
$45,577
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.65% of Fairfield township residents speak only English, while 15.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,839 | 593 | 8.67% |
| Hispanic | 679 | 95 | 13.99% |
| Multiple | 502 | 94 | 18.73% |
| Black | 61 | 1 | 1.64% |
8.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.66%
Male Poverty Rate
11.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Multiple, with 18.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield township is Black, with 1.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.32% |
| Some College | 9.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 64.48% |
| Female Employed | 5.37% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $155,700 | $179,251 |
| Households | $110,703 | $149,011 |
| Married Families | $172,670 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,739 | $61,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
301
Number of Veterans
301
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 110 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 270 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 5.08% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 5.86% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.04%
Born in Fairfield township
88.93%
Native Born
11.07%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
9.8%
Naturalized
88.93% of Fairfield township residents were born in the United States, with 74.04% having been born in New Jersey. 1.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,905 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 7,911 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 7,917 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 7,923 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 7,929 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 7,935 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 7,941 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 7,947 | 135 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 7,812 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 7,837 | 335 | 4.47% |
| 2019 | 7,502 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 7,504 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 7,502 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 7,503 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 7,495 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 7,490 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 7,479 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 7,470 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 7,483 | 31 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 7,452 | 0 | 0% |