Demographics & People — Fairfield, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,438 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.0 |
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| Total Households | 4,201 |
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| Family Households | 1,953 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.02 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3664 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,296 |
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| Black or African American | 914 |
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| Asian | 636 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 443 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,004 |
| Other groups | 1,794 |
| German | 1,366 |
| Irish | 1,005 |
| English | 889 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 432 |
| American | 425 |
| Swedish | 345 |
| Subsaharan African | 338 |
| Norwegian | 282 |
Language
| English Only | 7,445 |
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| Spanish | 183 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,097 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 651 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,057 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 25.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fairfield, Iowa.
