Fairfield town, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Fairfield town is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 607. It ranks as the 453rd most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairfield town is 39.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Fairfield town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairfield town is $75,000. This is 21% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $233,500. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairfield town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 14.1%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairfield town, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.