Fairfield University, CT Demographics

A map of Fairfield University's Population by Race

Fairfield University, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,939, a slight increase from the 2,884 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 1.8% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairfield University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairfield University has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairfield University, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 20.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairfield University is ranked the 99th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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 University was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairfield University's White Population

2,607 residents of Fairfield University, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairfield University is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Fairfield University ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield University's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Fairfield University's population has increased from 84.2% to 88.7%.

Fairfield University is more White than neighboring Murray (88.5% White), Sacred Heart University (85% White), and Plattsville (78% White). Fairfield University is less White than neighboring Mill Plain (91.4% White), and Southport (94.8% White).

Fairfield University's Black Population

52 residents of Fairfield University, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairfield University is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Fairfield University ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield University's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 52. Black residents' share of Fairfield University's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.8%.

Fairfield University is more Black than neighboring Mill Plain (0% Black), Southport (0.4% Black), Murray (0% Black), and Plattsville (0% Black). Fairfield University is less Black than neighboring Sacred Heart University (4% Black).

Fairfield University's Asian Population

70 residents of Fairfield University, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairfield University is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Fairfield University ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6900.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairfield University's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.4%.

Fairfield University is more Asian than neighboring Mill Plain (0.6% Asian), Southport (0.9% Asian), Sacred Heart University (1.5% Asian), and Plattsville (1.5% Asian). Fairfield University is less Asian than neighboring Murray (10.3% Asian).

Fairfield University's Hispanic Population

160 residents of Fairfield University, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairfield University is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fairfield University ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairfield University's population has decreased from 14.0% to 5.4%.

Fairfield University is more Hispanic than neighboring Southport (2.1% Hispanic), Murray (1.2% Hispanic), and Plattsville (2.6% Hispanic). Fairfield University is less Hispanic than neighboring Mill Plain (6.1% Hispanic), and Sacred Heart University (6.9% Hispanic).

Fairfield University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fairfield University, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairfield University is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairfield University ranks 200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairfield University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fairfield University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plattsville (14.6% Native American/Other).

Fairfield University's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Fairfield University, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairfield University is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Fairfield University ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield University's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Fairfield University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Fairfield University is more Multiracial than neighboring Murray (0% Multiracial). Fairfield University is less Multiracial than neighboring Mill Plain (1.8% Multiracial), Sacred Heart University (2.6% Multiracial), and Plattsville (3.2% 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.