Fairfield County Demographics
A map of Fairfield County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 130,664 | 82.2% |
Black | 13,302 | 8.4% |
Multiracial | 7,038 | 4.4% |
Hispanic | 4,021 | 2.5% |
Asian | 3,063 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 833 | 0.5% |
Fairfield County, Ohio had a population of 158,921 in 2020. It was 82.2% White, 8.4% Black, 1.9% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairfield County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Fairfield County is the 20th most populous county of the 88 counties in Ohio.
Fairfield County's White Population
130,664 residents of Fairfield County identify as White, or 82.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfield County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Fairfield County is ranked #72 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield County is more White than neighboring Franklin County (59.5% White). Fairfield County is less White than neighboring Hocking County (94.5% White), Licking County (85.7% White), Perry County (94.9% White), and Pickaway County (89.5% White).
Fairfield County's Black Population
13,302 residents of Fairfield County identify as Black, or 8.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfield County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Fairfield County is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield County is more Black than neighboring Hocking County (0.5% Black), Licking County (4% Black), Perry County (0.3% Black), and Pickaway County (3.7% Black). Fairfield County is less Black than neighboring Franklin County (22.4% Black).
Fairfield County's Asian Population
3,063 residents of Fairfield County identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfield County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Fairfield County is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield County is more Asian than neighboring Hocking County (0.3% Asian), Perry County (0.2% Asian), and Pickaway County (0.5% Asian). Fairfield County is less Asian than neighboring Licking County (2.8% Asian), and Franklin County (5.6% Asian).
Fairfield County's Hispanic Population
4,021 residents of Fairfield County identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfield County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Fairfield County is ranked #35 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hocking County (0.8% Hispanic), Licking County (2.2% Hispanic), Perry County (0.7% Hispanic), and Pickaway County (1.5% Hispanic). Fairfield County is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin County (6.9% Hispanic).
Fairfield County's Native American/Other Population
833 residents of Fairfield County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfield County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Fairfield County is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hocking County (0.3% Native American/Other). Fairfield County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Licking County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Franklin County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Fairfield County's Multiracial Population
7,038 residents of Fairfield County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfield County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Fairfield County is ranked #22 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hocking County (3.6% Multiracial), Perry County (3.5% Multiracial), and Pickaway County (4.2% Multiracial). Fairfield County is less Multiracial than neighboring Licking County (4.6% Multiracial), and Franklin County (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.