Fairfield, AL Demographics
A map of Fairfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 9,474 | 94.7% |
White | 217 | 2.2% |
Hispanic | 159 | 1.6% |
Multiracial | 122 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 0.2% |
Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Fairfield, Alabama had a population of 10,000 in 2020. It was 2.2% White, 94.7% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 593 places in Alabama, Fairfield is the 69th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Fairfield's White Population
217 residents of Fairfield identify as White, or 2.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfield considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Fairfield is ranked #586 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is less White than neighboring Midfield (8.1% White), Brighton (3.5% White), McDonald Chapel (32.1% White), Lipscomb (13.1% White), and Pleasant Grove (34.1% White).
Fairfield's Black Population
9,474 residents of Fairfield identify as Black, or 94.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfield considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Fairfield is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Black than neighboring Midfield (84% Black), Brighton (77.2% Black), McDonald Chapel (47.6% Black), Lipscomb (61.8% Black), and Pleasant Grove (62% Black).
Fairfield's Asian Population
8 residents of Fairfield identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Fairfield is ranked #374 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Asian than neighboring Lipscomb (0% Asian). Fairfield is less Asian than neighboring Brighton (0.2% Asian), and McDonald Chapel (1.9% Asian).
Fairfield's Hispanic Population
159 residents of Fairfield identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Fairfield is ranked #402 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Grove (1.4% Hispanic). Fairfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Midfield (5.4% Hispanic), Brighton (17% Hispanic), McDonald Chapel (14.7% Hispanic), and Lipscomb (21.5% Hispanic).
Fairfield's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of Fairfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Fairfield is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midfield (0.6% Native American/Other), Brighton (0.3% Native American/Other), McDonald Chapel (0.8% Native American/Other), Lipscomb (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Grove (0.3% Native American/Other).
Fairfield's Multiracial Population
122 residents of Fairfield identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Fairfield is ranked #555 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Midfield (1.8% Multiracial), Brighton (1.8% Multiracial), McDonald Chapel (2.8% Multiracial), Lipscomb (3.1% Multiracial), and Pleasant Grove (2.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.