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Fairfield, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fairfield, Oklahoma had a total population of 690, the 303rd largest community in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $87,625, which is 35% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

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

Key Takeaways

Fairfield Quick Facts

Population 690
Median Household Income $87,625
Median Home Value $93,300
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Unemployment Rate 7.1%
Median Age 40.4 years
Homeownership Rate 85.2%
Affordability Ratio 1.1x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.7%
High School Graduation Rate 95.5%
Diversity Index 68/100
Population 690 303rd of 834
Median Income $87,625 top 10%
Poverty Rate 17.4% 40% higher than national
Median Home Value $93,300 below average

How Fairfield Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population646690+6.8%
Median household income$85,625$87,625+2.3%
Median home value$106,500$93,300-12.4%

How Fairfield Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%
$25K-$50K 17.7%
$50K-$100K 23.4%
$100K+ 39.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.8%
$10K-$15K
1.0%
$15K-$20K
13.4%
$20K-$25K
1.4%
$25K-$30K
8.1%
$30K-$35K
1.9%
$35K-$40K
2.9%
$40K-$45K
1.9%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
1.0%
$60K-$75K
0.5%
$75K-$100K
22.0%
$100K-$125K
17.2%
$125K-$150K
1.4%
$150K-$200K
5.7%
$200K+
14.8%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%
68.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $494/mo 6.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

68out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Fairfield Rankings in Oklahoma

#303 Population of 834
#65 Median Income of 716
#724 Education of 833
#453 Home Value of 723

Other Cities in Adair County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Stilwell 3,755 $37,292 34.2% $101,600
Westville 1,743 $39,400 34.1% $68,500
Chewey 642 $83,313 40.3% $125,000
Cherry Tree 585 $63,000 23.2% $114,100
Lyons Switch 569 $70,417 17.8% $185,800
Rocky Mountain 532 $52,500 17.3% $153,900
Titanic 419 $67,500 12.8% $160,700
Baron 413 $90,583 0.0% $173,800
Bell 384 $63,688 32.8% $145,000
Peavine 316 $45,694 18.9% $150,600

Cities Similar to Fairfield

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Sequoyah721$81,023$221,50040.3%7.5%
Chewey642$83,313$125,00022.1%40.3%
Adair650$77,656$202,60023.4%14.7%
Garber708$67,625$69,40014.6%17.6%
Westport606$83,214$252,90036.3%13.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 690, Fairfield's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fairfield is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Adair County. The total population is 690. It ranks as the 303rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairfield is 40.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairfield is $87,625. This is 35% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $93,300. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Fairfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fairfield is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

4.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairfield, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fairfield, Oklahoma?

Fairfield, Oklahoma has a population of 690 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Fairfield, OK?

The median household income in Fairfield is $87,625, which is 9% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield, OK?

The poverty rate in Fairfield is 17.4%. This means approximately 120 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield, Oklahoma?

Fairfield's population is 33.3% White, 0.0% Black, 3.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fairfield, OK?

The median home value in Fairfield is $93,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.

How educated is Fairfield, Oklahoma?

4.7% of adults (25+) in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.