Fairfield County, Connecticut Population 2022
Fairfield County, Connecticut's estimated population is 941,415 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfield County, Connecticut is the 2nd largest county in Connecticut. The 2010 Population was 919,355 and has seen a growth of 2.40% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 36,250 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 38,208 | 1,958 | 5.40% |
| 1810 | 40,950 | 2,742 | 7.18% |
| 1820 | 42,739 | 1,789 | 4.37% |
| 1830 | 47,010 | 4,271 | 9.99% |
| 1840 | 49,917 | 2,907 | 6.18% |
| 1850 | 59,775 | 9,858 | 19.75% |
| 1860 | 77,476 | 17,701 | 29.61% |
| 1870 | 95,276 | 17,800 | 22.97% |
| 1880 | 112,042 | 16,766 | 17.60% |
| 1890 | 150,081 | 38,039 | 33.95% |
| 1900 | 184,203 | 34,122 | 22.74% |
| 1910 | 245,322 | 61,119 | 33.18% |
| 1920 | 320,936 | 75,614 | 30.82% |
| 1930 | 386,702 | 65,766 | 20.49% |
| 1940 | 418,384 | 31,682 | 8.19% |
| 1950 | 504,342 | 85,958 | 20.55% |
| 1960 | 653,589 | 149,247 | 29.59% |
| 1970 | 792,814 | 139,225 | 21.30% |
| 1980 | 807,143 | 14,329 | 1.81% |
| 1990 | 827,645 | 20,502 | 2.54% |
| 2010 | 919,355 | 91,710 | 11.08% |
| 2011 | 928,000 | 8,645 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 935,099 | 7,099 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 939,924 | 4,825 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 944,196 | 4,272 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 944,943 | 747 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 944,347 | -596 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 943,038 | -1,309 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 943,971 | 933 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 943,332 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 942,693 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 942,054 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 941,415 | -639 | -0.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 668,623 | 70.81% |
| Black or African American | 107,367 | 11.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,042 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 50,842 | 5.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 634 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 66,257 | 7.02% |
| Two or More Races | 48,541 | 5.14% |
Fairfield County, Connecticut Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 345,070 | 2.68 | 66.7 |
| Married | 183,353 | 3.31 | 81.4 |
| Male | 15,161 | 3.37 | 53.8 |
| Female | 40,989 | 3.32 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 105,567 | 1.26 | 50.3 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33,571 | 5.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29,610 | 4.58% |
| High School Graduate | 134,341 | 20.79% |
| Some College | 92,894 | 14.38% |
| Associates Degree | 39,623 | 6.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 174,948 | 27.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 141,065 | 21.83% |
Fairfield County, Connecticut Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35,853 | 31,960 | 24,354 |
| White | 416,572 | 400,380 | 246,063 |
| Islander | 405 | 293 | 186 |
| 2+ Races | 23,791 | 20,401 | 8,693 |
| Black | 71,064 | 61,155 | 17,808 |
| Native American | 1,416 | 986 | 319 |
| Hispanic | 113,770 | 80,870 | 22,729 |
| Other Race | 39,247 | 24,544 | 5,663 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.93%.
$54,142
Average Earnings
$66,323
Average Male
$43,893
Average Female
Fairfield County, Connecticut Language by Age
Fairfield County, Connecticut Language
70.49% of Fairfield County, Connecticut residents speak only English, while 29.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.97% of the population.
Fairfield County, Connecticut Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,995 | 399 | 20.00% |
| Hispanic | 186,371 | 34,973 | 18.77% |
| Black | 104,319 | 16,279 | 15.61% |
| Islander | 554 | 78 | 14.08% |
| Multiple | 47,839 | 4,811 | 10.06% |
| Asian | 50,507 | 4,182 | 8.28% |
| White | 565,526 | 26,227 | 4.64% |
| Other | 16,316 | NaN% |
8.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.71%
Male Poverty Rate
10.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairfield County, Connecticut
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairfield County, Connecticut is Native, with 20.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairfield County, Connecticut is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.68%.
Fairfield County, Connecticut Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairfield County, Connecticut Married by Age and Sex
Fairfield County, Connecticut 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 45-54.
Fairfield County, Connecticut Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,355 | 4.76% |
| Black | 2,512 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 95 | 6.05% |
| Asian | 282 | 0.71% |
| Other Race | 419 | 0.90% |
| 2+ Races | 632 | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 2,431 | 1.82% |
Fairfield County, Connecticut Veterans by Education
4.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
42.52%
Born in Fairfield County, Connecticut
78.09%
Native Born
21.91%
Foreign Born
11.01%
Non Citizen
10.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.09% of Fairfield County, Connecticut residents were born in the United States, with 42.52% having been born in Connecticut. 11.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990