Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fairfield, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,924

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.7%1,629

Black

25.3%741

Hispanic/Latino

18.5%540

Two or More

0.5%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%94

High School Diploma

25.1%490

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%66

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%363

Associate's Degree

10.5%205

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%296

Master's Degree

3.8%74

Professional Degree

1.2%23

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

82.5%

BA or Higher

20.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,500

Median Renti

$994

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%617

Renter-Occupied

42.5%456

Total Units

1,385

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

22.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%27

$50K–$100K

17%105

$100K–$150K

18.5%114

$150K–$200K

26.1%161

$200K–$300K

19%117

$300K–$500K

14.1%87

$500K–$1M

1%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

132

$1,000–$1,250

111

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%5

2010–2019

7.7%106

2000–2009

10.9%151

1990–1999

4.3%60

1980–1989

18.3%253

1970–1979

24%332

1960–1969

14.1%195

1950–1959

8.4%117

1940–1949

3.4%47

1939 or earlier

8.6%119

Heating Fuel

Electricity

76.5%821

Utility Gas

23%247

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,250

Mean Household Incomei

$71,428

Per Capita Incomei

$29,059

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,241

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%33

$10K–$15K

10.7%115

$15K–$20K

2.5%27

$20K–$25K

3.9%42

$25K–$30K

5%54

$30K–$35K

13.4%144

$35K–$40K

5.7%61

$40K–$45K

5.2%56

$45K–$50K

3.6%39

$50K–$60K

7.4%79

$60K–$75K

2.9%31

$75K–$100K

13.1%141

$100K–$125K

4.5%48

$125K–$150K

5.7%61

$150K–$200K

6%64

$200K+

7.3%78

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2598.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

155

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,221

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

153(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.3%Insured

12.7%Uninsured