Fairfield, CA Demographics

A map of Fairfield's Population by Race

Fairfield, California had a population of 119,881 in 2020. It was 27.7% White, 14.4% Black, 18.3% Asian, 30.6% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 7.1% 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 1,611 places in California, Fairfield is the 53rd 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

33,265 residents of Fairfield identify as White, or 27.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfield slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfield is ranked #1212 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield is more White than neighboring Suisun City (23.2% White). Fairfield is less White than neighboring Vacaville (46.2% White), Green Valley (75.7% White), Elmira (61.1% White), and Hartley (61.8% White).

Fairfield's Black Population

17,216 residents of Fairfield identify as Black, or 14.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfield slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfield is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield is more Black than neighboring Vacaville (9.2% Black), Green Valley (2.2% Black), Elmira (0.5% Black), and Hartley (2.5% Black). Fairfield is less Black than neighboring Suisun City (18.3% Black).

Fairfield's Asian Population

21,921 residents of Fairfield identify as Asian, or 18.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfield is ranked #156 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield is more Asian than neighboring Vacaville (8.6% Asian), Green Valley (6% Asian), Elmira (1.6% Asian), and Hartley (3.8% Asian). Fairfield is less Asian than neighboring Suisun City (19.4% Asian).

Fairfield's Hispanic Population

36,723 residents of Fairfield identify as Hispanic, or 30.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfield slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfield is ranked #636 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Suisun City (29.1% Hispanic), Vacaville (26.8% Hispanic), Green Valley (10.2% Hispanic), and Hartley (23.9% Hispanic). Fairfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Elmira (31.1% Hispanic).

Fairfield's Native American/Other Population

2,245 residents of Fairfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfield is ranked #428 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vacaville (1.7% Native American/Other), Green Valley (0.8% Native American/Other), Elmira (1% Native American/Other), and Hartley (1.5% Native American/Other). Fairfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Suisun City (2.3% Native American/Other).

Fairfield's Multiracial Population

8,511 residents of Fairfield identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Fairfield is ranked #238 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Valley (5% Multiracial), Elmira (4.7% Multiracial), and Hartley (6.6% Multiracial). Fairfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Suisun City (7.7% Multiracial), and Vacaville (7.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.