Fairfield SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fairfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fairfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fairfield is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fairfield is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fairfield is $93,495.
The median income in Fairfield is $48,456.
Fairfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fairfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fairfield | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fairfield, AL Weather
The average high in Fairfield is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fairfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fairfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fairfield
The current population in Fairfield is 9,728. The population has decreased 13.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,728 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 9,846 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 9,975 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 10,108 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 10,749 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 10,720 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 10,790 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 10,850 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 10,937 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 10,987 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 11,039 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 11,071 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 11,135 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 11,224 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 11,284 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairfield
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Fairfield is:
6.6% White with 638 White residents.
90.7% African American with 8,828 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 6 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 17 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 213 Two Or More residents.
0.2% Hispanic with 23 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fairfield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6.6% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 90.7% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fairfield
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Fairfield is 58.0% female with 5,646 female residents.
Fairfield is 42.0% male with 4,082 male residents.
| Gender | Fairfield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.0% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.0% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfield for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Fairfield completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Fairfield completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Fairfield completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Fairfield completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Fairfield completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Fairfield completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Fairfield completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fairfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fairfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fairfield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fairfield, Alabama
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7.4% of households in Fairfield earn Less than $10,000.
11.9% of households in Fairfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.7% of households in Fairfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.3% of households in Fairfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.4% of households in Fairfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Fairfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Fairfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.8% of households in Fairfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Fairfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Fairfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fairfield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.9% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.8% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
