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Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County, township, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County had 53,541 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 53,196 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 53,635 (±42). GEOID 1815722342.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,541
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,196 · ACS 2020-2024: 53,635 ±42
Median household income
$54,354
±$2,707 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$169,600
±$5,549 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,043
±$24 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County and what county is it in?
Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County is a township in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It covers 27.4 square miles of land, 1,940 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County): Lafayette (city, 70,783 in 2020).
Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County is in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,541 people lived in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 53,196 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 53,635 (±42).
| Measure | Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 53,635±42 | 189,071 | no clear change |
| Households | 24,213±505 | 75,808 | +867 |
| Average household size | 2.15±0.04 | 2.28 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 25,927±512 | 80,647 | no clear change |
Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County's population since 2000
From 49,970 in 2000 to 53,541 in 2025: up 7.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County?
The median resident of Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County is 34.0 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.3%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0±1.2 | 28.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±1.2 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Male | 49.9%±1.4 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.3%±1.7 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.4%±2.3 pts | 71.6% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.7%±1.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±1.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±0.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±1.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.0%±2.0 pts | 40.5% | +2.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7%±1.3 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.4%±2.3 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County earn?
Half of Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County's 24,213 households earn less than $54,354 a year (±$2,707), against $60,636 in Tippecanoe County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $53,742 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,354±$2,707 | $60,636 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,514±$3,911 | $83,483 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,364±$1,804 | $33,313 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±2.0 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9%±4.8 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5%±1.2 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±1.8 pts | 91.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County?
Owners occupy 44.6% of Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County's occupied homes and renters 55.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,600 by its owner (±$5,549). The median renter pays $1,043 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,600±$5,549 | $239,300 | +$33,978 |
| Median gross rent | $1,043±$24 | $1,124 | +$56 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4%±4.0 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,137±$34 | $1,375 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.6%±2.3 pts | 53.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.4%±2.3 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Housing units | 25,927±512 | 80,647 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.3%±2.1 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3%±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8%±2.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.4%±2.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County work and get to work?
78.8% of Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County | Tippecanoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±2.0 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±2.0 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 11.1% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min±0.8 | 17.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,938 (Tract 4) to $84,583 (Tract 10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 108Tippecanoe County | 5,695 | $80,625 |
| Tract 13Tippecanoe County | 5,277 | $55,182 |
| Tract 111Tippecanoe County | 4,885 | $57,275 |
| Tract 18Tippecanoe County | 4,444 | $58,265 |
| Tract 19Tippecanoe County | 4,178 | $69,750 |
| Tract 4Tippecanoe County | 4,155 | $35,938 |
| Tract 3Tippecanoe County | 3,806 | $58,528 |
| Tract 17.01Tippecanoe County | 3,559 | $42,979 |
| Tract 7Tippecanoe County | 3,075 | $46,400 |
| Tract 12Tippecanoe County | 3,068 | $55,977 |
| Tract 11Tippecanoe County | 2,882 | $62,564 |
| Tract 1Tippecanoe County | 2,737 | $53,488 |
Every census tract in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County) · Census block assignment files
How does Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County is the 141st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 28th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County ranks 921st of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 28th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 623rd | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 95th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 921st | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 719th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 643rd | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 245th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 237th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 956th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,078th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 334th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,064th | 1,088 |
Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County?
3 of the 57 figures for Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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