City · Texas
Fairfield, Texas
Fairfield, city, in Freestone County, Texas. Fairfield had 3,029 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,850 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,924 (±24). GEOID 4825104.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,029
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,850 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,924 ±24
Median household income
$47,250
±$13,630 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$169,500
±$22,255 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$994
±$114 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Fairfield and what county is it in?
Fairfield is a city in Freestone County, Texas. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 522 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fairfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,029 people lived in Fairfield on July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,850 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,924 (±24).
| Measure | Fairfield | Freestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,924 ±24 | 20,049 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,073 ±138 | 7,090 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.32 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,385 ±132 | 9,123 | no clear change |
Fairfield's population since 2000
From 3,094 in 2000 to 3,029 in 2025: down 2.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fairfield 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?
The median resident of Fairfield is 42.6 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.3%. 8.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fairfield | Freestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 ±8.7 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±5.6 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6% ±5.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±5.6 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.5% ±8.1 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.7% ±9.4 pts | 63.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.3% ±8.3 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.9% ±5.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.6% ±8.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±3.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3% ±4.6 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.7% ±5.8 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5% ±7.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2% ±5.6 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±4.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
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 earn?
Half of Fairfield's 1,073 households earn less than $47,250 a year (±$13,630), against $59,960 in Freestone County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,374 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fairfield | Freestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,250 ±$13,630 | $59,960 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,428 ±$11,746 | $81,521 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,059 ±$5,098 | $30,349 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5% ±7.6 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.3% ±13.6 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8% ±8.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% ±4.4 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8% ±6.5 pts | 82.0% | – |
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?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Fairfield's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,500 by its owner (±$22,255). The median renter pays $994 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fairfield | Freestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,500 ±$22,255 | $168,000 | +$44,708 |
| Median gross rent | $994 ±$114 | $853 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±17.8 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,625 ±$89 | $1,487 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±9.1 pts | 75.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±9.1 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,385 ±132 | 9,123 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.4% ±5.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% ±8.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8% ±7.4 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% ±5.6 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7% ±4.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6% ±3.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±3.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 many new homes is Fairfield building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Fairfield in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fairfield work and get to work?
82.6% of Fairfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Fairfield | Freestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.0% ±6.8 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.6% ±8.7 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±8.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±6.4 | 25.5 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Fairfield, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,902 (Tract 3) to $65,357 (Tract 2).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Freestone County | 1,434 | $65,357 |
| Tract 3Freestone County | 1,148 | $36,902 |
| Tract 1.01Freestone County | 3,359 | $106,875 |
| Tract 1.02Freestone County | 1,854 | $57,978 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Fairfield compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fairfield is the 6,306th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 494th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Fairfield ranks 799th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 494th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 337th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 821st | 979 |
| Median household income | 799th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 591st | 978 |
| Median home value | 580th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 545th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 196th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 476th | 877 |
| Median age | 202nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 813th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 701st | 976 |
Fairfield's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Fairfield with other places
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?
15 of the 57 figures for Fairfield 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fairfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fairfield.