Fairfield County, CT

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    2021 Population
    956,446
    US Senator
    Richard Blumenthal
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Chris Murphy
    Democratic Party
    2021 Median Age
    40.7
    0.245% 1-year decrease
    2021 Poverty Rate
    9.19%
    3.03% 1-year increase
    2021 Median Household Income
    $101,194
    3.75% 1-year growth
    2021 Median Property Value
    $443,100
    2.33% 1-year growth
    2021 Employed Population
    484,841
    1.7% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fairfield County, CT 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.

    88.9% of the residents in Fairfield County, CT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Fairfield County, CT are Harris School of Business-Danbury (234 degrees awarded in 2018), Cortiva Institute-Westport (91 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Danbury (56 degrees).

    In 2021, the median property value in Fairfield County, CT was $443,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

    Most people in Fairfield County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairfield County, CT was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Fairfield County, CT is home to a population of 956k people, from which 88.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.3% of Fairfield County, CT residents were born outside of the country (214k people).

    In 2021, there were 5.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (572k people) in Fairfield County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 102k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 78.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    88.9%
    2021 Citizenship
    89%
    2020 Citizenship

    As of 2021, 88.9% of Fairfield County, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fairfield County, CT was 89%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairfield County, CT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      572k ± 1.43k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      102k ± 1.27k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      78.7k ± 3.12k
    20.5%
    Hispanic Population
    196k people

    In 2021, there were 5.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (572k people) in Fairfield County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 102k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 78.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    20.5% of the people in Fairfield County, CT are hispanic (196k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fairfield County, CT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Jamaica
      46,306 ± 5,249 people
    2. India
      39,834 ± 4,873 people
    3. Dominican Republic
      31,156 ± 4,315 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 46,306 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 39,834 and Dominican Republic with 31,156.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    22.3%
    2021 Foreign-Born Population
    214k people
    21.9%
    2020 Foreign-Born Population
    207k people

    As of 2021, 22.3% of Fairfield County, CT residents (214k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairfield County, CT was 21.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      10,600 ± 670
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,406 ± 497
    3. Korea
      2,594 ± 316

    Fairfield County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.3% of the population of Fairfield County, CT has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.44% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see 1,092 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,092 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,092 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfield County, CT

    Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see an average of 1,092 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,092 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.74%
    Uninsured
    53%
    Employer Coverage
    16.3%
    Medicaid
    11.6%
    Medicare
    11%
    Non-Group
    0.44%
    Military or VA

    Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairfield County, CT grew by 1.42% from 7.64% to 7.74%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2024, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.48 in Fairfield County, CT.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.9% in Fairfield County, CT.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.37% in Fairfield County, CT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Fairfield County, CT employs 485k people. In 2021, the largest industries in Fairfield County, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (68,050 people), Retail Trade (49,967 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,292 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($144,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,651), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($111,771).

    Employment

    Occupations

    485k
    2021 Value
    ± 5,634
    1.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.59%

    From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairfield County, CT grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 477k employees to 485k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairfield County, CT, are Management Occupations (68,751 people), Sales & Related Occupations (54,077 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (45,813 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairfield County, CT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    485k
    2021 Value
    ± 5,634
    1.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.59%

    From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairfield County, CT grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 477k employees to 485k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairfield County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,050 people), Retail Trade (49,967 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,292 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairfield County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Fairfield County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $64,373
    Median earning men ± $1,253
    $43,845
    Median earning women ± $819

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($168,808), Information ($97,123), and Public Administration ($92,807).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,826), Wholesale Trade ($79,000), and Information ($70,101).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% 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 17.2%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 2,436
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,646
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 1,571
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $8.58M
      Finance and Insurance
    2. $5.5M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $4.5M
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

    Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Fairfield County, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (56.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.812%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Connecticut

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    Richard Blumenthal
    Senator from Connecticut3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Chris Murphy
    Senator from Connecticut1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

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

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    Education

    In 2018, universities in Fairfield County, CT awarded 381 degrees. The student population of Fairfield County, CT in 2018 is skewed towards women, with 31 male students and 93 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Fairfield County, CT are White (138 and 36.2%), Hispanic or Latino (137 and 36%), Unknown (56 and 14.7%), and Black or African American (34 and 8.92%).

    The largest universities in Fairfield County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Harris School of Business-Danbury (234 and 61.4%), Cortiva Institute-Westport (91 and 23.9%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Danbury (56 and 14.7%).

    The most popular majors in Fairfield County, CT are Health Aide (164 and 43%), Massage Therapy (91 and 23.9%), and Phlebotamy Technician (61 and 16%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $14,520.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2017 in Fairfield County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2018 was 124 (25% men and 75% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2018 there were 124 students enrolled in Fairfield County, CT, 25% men and 75% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 37 records, of which 75.7% were women and 24.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Health Aide
      164 degrees awarded
    2. Massage Therapy
      91 degrees awarded
    3. Phlebotamy Technician
      61 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common concentation for Less than 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Fairfield County, CT was Health Aide with 164 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Harris School of Business-Danbury
      234 degrees awarded
    2. Cortiva Institute-Westport
      91 degrees awarded
    3. Paul Mitchell the School-Danbury
      56 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Harris School of Business-Danbury with 234 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2018, 62 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fairfield County, CT, which is 0.194 times less than the 319 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2018, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 138 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 137 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,043) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2017.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fairfield County, CT was $443,100 in 2021, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $433,000 to $443,100, a 2.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairfield County, CT is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fairfield County, CT have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairfield County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $443,100
    Median Property Value 2021
    ±$5,016
    $232,832
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,898

    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 County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.6%
    Homeownership
    2021
    60.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2021

    In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Fairfield County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $101,194
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,352
    349k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,594

    In 2021, the median household income of the 349k households in Fairfield County, CT grew to $101,194 from the previous year's value of $97,539.

    The following chart displays the households in Fairfield County, CT 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairfield County, CT is from Connecticut.
    0.495
    2024 Wage GINI in Connecticut
    0.498
    2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut

    In 2024, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.618% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2021
    1. Drove Alone (67.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.6%)
    3. Carpooled (8.28%)

    In 2021, 67.1% of workers in Fairfield County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.28%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    31 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fairfield County, CT have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.58% of the workforce in Fairfield County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairfield County, CT (86.4k out of 940k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

    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.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 238 in Fairfield County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 59.9% per 100,000 population.

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