Fairfield, WA Demographics

A map of Fairfield's Population by Race

Fairfield, Washington has an estimated population of 621, an increase from the 589 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 6.1% Native American/Other, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 27.7% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairfield is ranked the 446th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 454th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairfield's White Population

501 residents of Fairfield, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairfield is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Fairfield ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Fairfield's population has decreased from 84.6% to 80.7%.

Fairfield is more White than neighboring Spangle (79.2% White). Fairfield is less White than neighboring Waverly (92.2% White), Rockford (81.7% White), Latah (84.3% White), and Tekoa (83.5% White).

Fairfield's Black Population

13 residents of Fairfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairfield is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fairfield ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Black residents' share of Fairfield's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.1%.

Fairfield is more Black than neighboring Waverly (0% Black), Rockford (0% Black), Latah (1.3% Black), Tekoa (0% Black), and Spangle (0% Black).

Fairfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairfield is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Fairfield ranks 490th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Fairfield's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Fairfield, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairfield is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fairfield ranks 559th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairfield's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.2%.

Fairfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (0.6% Hispanic), and Spangle (0% Hispanic). Fairfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockford (4.9% Hispanic), Latah (6% Hispanic), and Tekoa (11% Hispanic).

Fairfield's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Fairfield, or 6.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairfield is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairfield ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairfield's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.1%.

Fairfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waverly (0.6% Native American/Other), Rockford (1.8% Native American/Other), Latah (5.1% Native American/Other), Tekoa (2.2% Native American/Other), and Spangle (5.9% Native American/Other).

Fairfield's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Fairfield, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairfield is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fairfield ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Fairfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Waverly (6.6% Multiracial), Latah (3.4% Multiracial), and Tekoa (3.3% Multiracial). Fairfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockford (11.6% Multiracial), and Spangle (14.9% 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.