Fairfield County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Fairfield County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fairfield County, Ohio has a population of 163,453, the 19th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $90,966 and the median home value is $298,800. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fairfield County Quick Facts

Population 163,453

Median Household Income $90,966

Median Home Value $298,800

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 74.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.3%

High School Graduation 94.0%

Cities/Places 16

Population 163,453 19th of 88

Median Income $90,966 27% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Fairfield County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	161,289	163,453	+1.3%
Median household income	$87,069	$90,966	+4.5%
Median home value	$272,200	$298,800	+9.8%

Median Household Income

Fairfield

$90,966

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fairfield

$298,800

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.6%

$25K-$50K 15.8%

$50K-$100K 28.1%

$100K+ 45.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

9.1%

$150K-$200K

11.2%

$200K+

12.0%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

64.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.9%

Renter 25.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,172/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

22.7%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fairfield County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lancaster	41,249	$59,133	12.6%	$193,900
Baltimore	3,050	$59,769	12.5%	$231,300
Bremen	2,001	$61,078	15.7%	$166,400
Fairfield Beach	1,432	$48,640	8.1%	$215,300
Pleasantville	908	$66,731	20.6%	$154,900
Millersport	838	$81,250	8.8%	$236,500
Stoutsville	647	$74,500	3.5%	$200,800
Hide-A-Way Hills	646	N/A	0.0%	$267,900
Thurston	597	$62,188	11.6%	$157,500
Carroll	595	$74,688	5.0%	$276,100
Amanda	541	$44,688	24.2%	$168,400
Hamburg	461	$77,054	12.6%	$319,500
Sugar Grove	402	$72,000	8.0%	$176,300
Rushville	294	$73,843	3.7%	$182,500
Tarlton	261	$92,917	5.0%	$112,800
West Rushville	212	$76,875	3.8%	$178,800

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Population Overview

Fairfield County is located in Ohio with a total population of 163,453. It is the 19th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairfield County is 39.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairfield County is $90,966. This is 27% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $298,800. Housing costs are 39% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fairfield County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fairfield County, Ohio?

Fairfield County has a population of 163,453, making it the 19th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Fairfield County?

The median household income in Fairfield County is $90,966 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.

How many cities are in Fairfield County, Ohio?

Fairfield County contains 16 Census-designated places.