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The City of Fairfield had a population of 44,828 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Fairfield ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Ohio. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Fairfield is located at latitude 39.3459 and longitude -84.5605 in Butler County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fairfield encompass a land area of 20.88 sq. miles and a water area of 0.12 sq. miles. Butler County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Fairfield are located in Butler County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Hamilton County.
The City of Fairfield has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,828 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,152 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $77,937 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,668 |
| Median Home Value | $234,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,548 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,644 (59.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,784 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,120 (5.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 18,428 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 11,211 (60.8%) |
The table below compares Fairfield to the other 1,265 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Ohio by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 237 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 396 | 69th |
| Per Capita Income | # 344 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 26 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Ohio Census Data Comparison Tool.
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