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Fairfield County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio. Fairfield County had 169,752 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 35 places (19 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 36 census tracts. GEOID 39045.
Fairfield County is one of the 10 counties of the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
169,752
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 158,921 · ACS 2020-2024: 163,453
Median household income
$90,966
±$2,392 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$298,800
±$5,981 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,172
±$29 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Fairfield County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 158,921 residents in Fairfield County. The Census Bureau estimates 169,752 for July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 163,453 over 504 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fairfield County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 163,453 | 11,810,293 | +8,996 |
| Households | 60,357±513 | 4,863,191 | +4,018 |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.02 | 2.37 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 64,036±99 | 5,292,391 | +2,943 |
Fairfield County's population since 2000
From 122,759 in 2000 to 169,752 in 2025: up 38.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County holds 35 places: 19 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Violet Township with 50,908 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Violet Township | 45,785 | $122,471 |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 40,552 | $59,133 |
| Pickerington | 23,094 | $111,833 |
| Columbus | 905,748 | $66,082 |
| Bloom Township, Fairfield County | 10,159 | $114,493 |
| Liberty Township, Fairfield County | 8,214 | $100,479 |
| Walnut Township, Fairfield County | 6,673 | $75,363 |
| Pleasant Township, Fairfield County | 6,181 | $107,052 |
| Greenfield Township, Fairfield County | 5,745 | $86,292 |
| Berne Township | 5,057 | $83,463 |
| Hocking Township | 4,850 | $86,958 |
| Clearcreek Township | 4,084 | $97,500 |
| Rush Creek Township | 3,996 | $86,821 |
| Baltimore | 2,981 | $59,769 |
| Amanda Township, Fairfield County | 2,722 | $80,699 |
| Richland Township, Fairfield County | 2,307 | $94,396 |
| Lithopolis | 2,134 | $115,208 |
| Madison Township, Fairfield County | 1,770 | $94,653 |
| Canal Winchester | 9,107 | $131,209 |
| Bremen | 1,479 | $61,078 |
| Fairfield Beach | 1,267 | $48,640 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,076 | $72,972 |
| Millersport | 978 | $81,250 |
| Pleasantville | 934 | $66,731 |
| Amanda | 673 | $44,688 |
| Thurston | 603 | $62,188 |
| Stoutsville | 579 | $74,500 |
| Carroll | 501 | $74,688 |
| HamburgGEOID 3932928 | 456 | $77,054 |
| Sugar GroveGEOID 3975252 | 429 | $72,000 |
| RushvilleGEOID 3969204 | 304 | $73,843 |
| Hide-A-Way HillsGEOID 3935126 | 976 | not published |
| West RushvilleGEOID 3984182 | 166 | $76,875 |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,520 | $79,286 |
| TarltonGEOID 3976148 | 254 | $92,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fairfield County?
The median resident of Fairfield County is 39.5 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.2%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fairfield County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.2 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 4.8% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.9%±0.2 pts | 75.8% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.2%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | +2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | +1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±0.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±0.6 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.3%±1.2 pts | 31.5% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7%±0.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Fairfield County's 60,357 households earn less than $90,966 a year (±$2,392), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,206 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,760 after inflation. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fairfield County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,966±$2,392 | $71,389 | +$7,760 |
| Mean household income | $110,296±$2,940 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,813±$1,112 | $40,552 | +$2,405 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±0.8 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0%±1.8 pts | 17.8% | −2.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±0.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±0.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Fairfield County's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $298,800 by its owner (±$5,981). The median renter pays $1,172 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fairfield County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $298,800±$5,981 | $214,800 | +$70,752 |
| Median gross rent | $1,172±$29 | $1,034 | +$105 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±3.4 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,739±$35 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9%±1.3 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 64,036±99 | 5,292,391 | +2,943 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7%±1.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.5%±0.9 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 1,146 new housing units across Fairfield County in 2025 (389 single-family), 6.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fairfield County get to work?
76.3% of Fairfield County's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Fairfield County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±0.8 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±1.3 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.5%±1.0 pts | 13.0% | +10.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±0.8 | 23.4 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 are Fairfield County's census tracts?
Fairfield County is divided into 36 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,500 (Tract 317) to $162,361 (Tract 329.02).
All 36 census tracts of Fairfield County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fairfield County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 88 |
| Median household income | 6th of 88 |
| Median home value | 5th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 79th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 88 |
| Median age | 73rd of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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