Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fairfield, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

44,828

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.3%26,593

Black

14.9%6,671

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%5,099

Asian

7.4%3,301

Two or More

5.8%2,604

Other

1.2%553

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%1,166

High School Diploma

26.4%8,182

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%2,619

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%3,765

Associate's Degree

9.4%2,913

Bachelor's Degree

22.3%6,927

Master's Degree

6.8%2,120

Professional Degree

0.8%263

Doctorate

0.7%218

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

30.7%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,500

Median Renti

$1,242

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.2%11,644

Renter-Occupied

36.8%6,784

Total Units

19,548

Homeownership

63.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%327

$50K–$100K

4%465

$100K–$150K

8.5%993

$150K–$200K

18.7%2,178

$200K–$300K

40.2%4,686

$300K–$500K

23.1%2,685

$500K–$1M

1.8%211

$1M+

0.9%99

Rent Distribution

Under $500

130

$500–$750

286

$750–$1,000

945

$1,000–$1,250

1,994

$1,250–$1,500

1,674

$1,500–$2,000

1,194

$2,000+

366

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%59

2010–2019

4.5%871

2000–2009

10.2%1,989

1990–1999

9.6%1,878

1980–1989

19.7%3,844

1970–1979

33.1%6,461

1960–1969

9.2%1,808

1950–1959

10.3%2,023

1940–1949

1.4%279

1939 or earlier

1.7%336

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.4%9,846

Utility Gas

41.5%7,645

Fuel Oil

3%546

Bottled/LP Gas

1%193

No Fuel

0.6%110

Solar

0.2%39

Wood

0.2%37

Other

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,937

Mean Household Incomei

$97,330

Per Capita Incomei

$40,668

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

24,692

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%790

$10K–$15K

1.9%343

$15K–$20K

1.7%306

$20K–$25K

2.8%524

$25K–$30K

4.4%816

$30K–$35K

5.1%933

$35K–$40K

4.7%871

$40K–$45K

3.4%619

$45K–$50K

4.1%764

$50K–$60K

6.5%1,190

$60K–$75K

10.1%1,854

$75K–$100K

13.9%2,556

$100K–$125K

11.2%2,071

$125K–$150K

8.5%1,574

$150K–$200K

9.1%1,668

$200K+

8.4%1,549

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$476/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers44 homes65% occupied$510/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 839 homes99% occupied$437/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,937/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

70.4%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

29.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52.5% of subsidized households are minority

42.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,38312%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

759

Guatemala

291

China

215

Philippines

114

Korea

102

United Kingdom

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,158

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,198

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,875(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured