Fairfield, CA Demographics

A map of Fairfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	39,556	36,723	32.7%	30.6%
White	31,939	33,265	26.4%	27.7%
Asian	21,565	21,921	17.9%	18.3%
Black	17,126	17,216	14.2%	14.4%
Multiracial	8,169	8,511	6.8%	7.1%
Native American/Other	2,430	2,245	2.0%	1.9%

Fairfield, California has an estimated population of 120,785, a less than 1% change from the 119,881 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.7% Hispanic, 26.4% White, 17.9% Asian, 14.2% Black, 6.8% Multiracial, and 2.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairfield is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairfield, that probability was 77.0% in 2020 and 76.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairfield is ranked the 52nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairfield's White Population

31,939 residents of Fairfield, or 26.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairfield is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fairfield ranks 1212th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Fairfield's population has decreased from 27.7% to 26.4%.

Fairfield is more White than neighboring Suisun City (21.7% White). Fairfield is less White than neighboring Vacaville (44.3% White), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (68.6% White), Elmira (74.9% White), and Hartley (61% White).

Fairfield's Black Population

17,126 residents of Fairfield, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairfield is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fairfield ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Fairfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.2%.

Fairfield is more Black than neighboring Vacaville (8.3% Black), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (0% Black), Elmira (0% Black), and Hartley (3.2% Black). Fairfield is less Black than neighboring Suisun City (19% Black).

Fairfield's Asian Population

21,565 residents of Fairfield, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairfield is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fairfield ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Fairfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.9%.

Fairfield is more Asian than neighboring Vacaville (11% Asian), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (3.4% Asian), and Hartley (0% Asian). Fairfield is less Asian than neighboring Suisun City (18.6% Asian).

Fairfield's Hispanic Population

39,556 residents of Fairfield, or 32.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairfield is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fairfield ranks 637th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairfield's population has increased from 30.6% to 32.7%.

Fairfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Suisun City (30.7% Hispanic), Vacaville (27.9% Hispanic), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (22.1% Hispanic), Elmira (7.2% Hispanic), and Hartley (25.9% Hispanic).

Fairfield's Native American/Other Population

2,430 residents of Fairfield, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairfield is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairfield ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Fairfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vacaville (1.3% Native American/Other), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (1.3% Native American/Other), Elmira (0% Native American/Other), and Hartley (0% Native American/Other). Fairfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Suisun City (2.4% Native American/Other).

Fairfield's Multiracial Population

8,169 residents of Fairfield, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairfield is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fairfield ranks 248th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Fairfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (4.6% Multiracial), and Elmira (0% Multiracial). Fairfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Suisun City (7.5% Multiracial), Vacaville (7.3% Multiracial), and Hartley (9.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.