Fairfield University, CT Demographics

A map of Fairfield University's Population by Race

Fairfield University, Connecticut had a population of 2,884 in 2020. It was 84.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairfield University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Fairfield University is the 101st 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 University's White Population

2,429 residents of Fairfield University identify as White, or 84.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairfield University considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Fairfield University is ranked #90 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield University is more White than neighboring Southport (84.1% White), Sacred Heart University (82.3% White), and Plattsville (82.8% White). Fairfield University is less White than neighboring Mill Plain (88.1% White), and Murray (87.4% White).

Fairfield University's Black Population

0 residents of Fairfield University identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairfield University slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Fairfield University is ranked #203 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield University is less Black than neighboring Mill Plain (0.5% Black), Southport (0.8% Black), Murray (1.3% Black), Sacred Heart University (2.4% Black), and Plattsville (1.4% Black).

Fairfield University's Asian Population

1 residents of Fairfield University identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairfield University roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Fairfield University is ranked #207 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield University is less Asian than neighboring Mill Plain (3% Asian), Southport (5.2% Asian), Murray (6.3% Asian), Sacred Heart University (1.7% Asian), and Plattsville (5.7% Asian).

Fairfield University's Hispanic Population

403 residents of Fairfield University identify as Hispanic, or 14.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairfield University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Fairfield University is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield University is more Hispanic than neighboring Mill Plain (3.8% Hispanic), Southport (6.7% Hispanic), Murray (3.1% Hispanic), Sacred Heart University (10.8% Hispanic), and Plattsville (6% Hispanic).

Fairfield University's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Fairfield University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairfield University roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Fairfield University is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mill Plain (0.8% Native American/Other), Murray (0.1% Native American/Other), Sacred Heart University (0.1% Native American/Other), and Plattsville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Fairfield University's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Fairfield University identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairfield University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Fairfield University is ranked #204 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fairfield University is less Multiracial than neighboring Mill Plain (3.7% Multiracial), Southport (3.2% Multiracial), Murray (1.9% Multiracial), Sacred Heart University (2.6% Multiracial), and Plattsville (4% Multiracial).

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