Fairfield, IL Demographics
A map of Fairfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,596 | 94.1% |
Multiracial | 108 | 2.2% |
Hispanic | 67 | 1.4% |
Black | 66 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 29 | 0.6% |
Asian | 17 | 0.3% |
Fairfield, Illinois had a population of 4,883 in 2020. It was 94.1% White, 1.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Fairfield is the 342nd 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
4,596 residents of Fairfield identify as White, or 94.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfield considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Fairfield is ranked #294 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more White than neighboring Cisne (93.5% White), Sims (93.4% White), and Golden Gate (90.8% White). Fairfield is less White than neighboring Jeffersonville (96.1% White), and Mill Shoals (99.4% White).
Fairfield's Black Population
66 residents of Fairfield identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfield less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Fairfield is ranked #448 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Black than neighboring Jeffersonville (0.8% Black), Mill Shoals (0% Black), Cisne (0% Black), and Sims (0% Black). Fairfield is less Black than neighboring Golden Gate (1.5% Black).
Fairfield's Asian Population
17 residents of Fairfield identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfield slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Fairfield is ranked #777 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Asian than neighboring Jeffersonville (0% Asian), Mill Shoals (0% Asian), and Golden Gate (0% Asian). Fairfield is less Asian than neighboring Sims (1.2% Asian).
Fairfield's Hispanic Population
67 residents of Fairfield identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfield less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Fairfield is ranked #1130 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Jeffersonville (0% Hispanic), Mill Shoals (0% Hispanic), Cisne (0.9% Hispanic), and Sims (0% Hispanic). Fairfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Golden Gate (1.5% Hispanic).
Fairfield's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of Fairfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Fairfield is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mill Shoals (0% Native American/Other). Fairfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jeffersonville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Golden Gate (1.5% Native American/Other).
Fairfield's Multiracial Population
108 residents of Fairfield identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Fairfield is ranked #1187 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fairfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Mill Shoals (0.6% Multiracial). Fairfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Jeffersonville (2.3% Multiracial), Cisne (4.6% Multiracial), Sims (4.8% Multiracial), and Golden Gate (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.