Fairfield, CA

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2023 Population

119,985

0.473% 1-year growth

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.8

2.79% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.5%

13.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$102,321

3.5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$592,500

8.48% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

55,398

0.198% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Fairfield, CA had a population of 120k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $102,321. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Fairfield, CA grew from 119,420 to 119,985, a 0.473% increase and its median household income grew from $98,857 to $102,321, a 3.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fairfield, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (27.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15%), Other (Hispanic) (13.2%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (9.08%).

None of the households in Fairfield, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89% of the residents in Fairfield, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fairfield, CA are InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield (481960) (186 degrees awarded in 2022) and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville (454546) (108 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Fairfield, CA was $592,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.2%.

Most people in Fairfield, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairfield, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fairfield, CA is home to a population of 120k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2023, 23.8% of Fairfield, CA residents were born outside of the country (28.5k people).

In 2023, there were 1.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.1k people) in Fairfield, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89%

2023 Citizenship

89.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89% of Fairfield, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Fairfield, CA was 89.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fairfield, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairfield, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.1k ± 1.6k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
20.6k ± 1.25k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18k ± 1.45k

31.8%

Hispanic Population

38.1k people

31.8% of the people in Fairfield, CA are hispanic (38.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fairfield, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

23.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

28.5k people

22.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

26.5k people

As of 2023, 23.8% of Fairfield, CA residents (28.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairfield, CA was 22.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fairfield, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,606 ± 358
Gulf War (2001-)
1,986 ± 332
Gulf War (1990s)
1,142 ± 226

Fairfield, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fairfield, CA employs 55.4k people. The largest industries in Fairfield, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,952 people), Retail Trade (7,248 people), and Manufacturing (4,695 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($121,381), Public Administration ($80,451), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,132).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.4k

2023 Value

± 1,922

−0.198%

1 Year decline

± 4.89%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fairfield, CA declined at a rate of −0.198%, from 55.5k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairfield, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,076 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,490 people), and Management Occupations (5,442 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairfield, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.4k

2023 Value

± 1,922

−0.198%

1 Year decline

± 4.89%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fairfield, CA declined at a rate of −0.198%, from 55.5k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairfield, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,952 people), Retail Trade (7,248 people), and Manufacturing (4,695 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairfield, CA, though some of these residents may live in Fairfield, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,994

Median earning men ± $2,704

$42,757

Median earning women ± $3,006

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($84,464), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($68,179), and Manufacturing ($67,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($79,762), Construction ($72,609), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fairfield, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Fairfield, CA awarded 294 degrees. The student population of Fairfield, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 154 male students and 187 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fairfield, CA are Hispanic or Latino (112 and 38.1%), followed by Black or African American (57 and 19.4%), White (57 and 19.4%), and Asian (24 and 8.16%).

The largest universities in Fairfield, CA by number of degrees awarded are InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield (481960) (186 and 63.3%) and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville (454546) (108 and 36.7%).

The most popular majors in Fairfield, CA are Electrician (136 and 46.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (86 and 29.3%), and HVAC Maintenance (32 and 10.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 341 students enrolled in Fairfield, CA, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 130 records, of which 44.6% were women and 55.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
136 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
22 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Fairfield, CA was Electrician with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Fairfield, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield (481960)
186 degrees awarded
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville (454546)
108 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield (481960) with 186 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 165 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fairfield, CA, which is 1.28 times more than the 129 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 112 degrees mean that there were 1.96 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 57 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fairfield, CA was $592,500 in 2023, which is 1.95 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $546,200 to $592,500, a 8.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairfield, CA is 60.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Fairfield, CA have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairfield, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fairfield, CA is $102,321. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Fairfield, CA was Census Tract 2523.11 with a value of $150,217, followed by Census Tract 2523.10 and Census Tract 2523.15, with respective values of $143,571 and $129,044.

Housing

Property

$592,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,015

$22,830

Median Property Taxes

±$1,106

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fairfield, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fairfield, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.2%

Homeownership

2023

73%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.2% of the housing units in Fairfield, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fairfield, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2523.11
Census Tract 2523.10
Census Tract 2523.15

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fairfield, CA was Census Tract 2523.11 with a value of $150,217, followed by Census Tract 2523.10 and Census Tract 2523.15, with respective values of $143,571 and $129,044.

The following map shows all of the places in Fairfield, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$102,321

Median Household Income

± $4,417

38k

Number of Households

± 1,506

In 2023, the median household income of the 38k households in Fairfield, CA grew to $102,321 from the previous year's value of $98,857.

The following chart displays the households in Fairfield, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairfield, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)

In 2023, 72.9% of workers in Fairfield, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (10.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fairfield, CA have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.9% of the workforce in Fairfield, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fairfield, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fairfield, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fairfield, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairfield, CA (12.4k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fairfield, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Fairfield, CA has health coverage, with 48.6% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 8.37% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Solano County, CA see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.81% increase from the previous year (1213 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 235 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Solano County, CA

Primary care physicians in Solano County, CA see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 1.81% increase from the previous year (1,213 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Solano County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.87%

Uninsured

48.6%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

8.37%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.79%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairfield, CA grew by 5.01% from 5.59% to 5.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fairfield, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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