Fairfield, Illinois
Fairfield: city in Illinois, United States
About
Fairfield is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,154 and a population density of 1,266 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,889 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fairfield
| Population | 4,889 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Postal code | 62837 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 4.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3789,-88.3598 |
| Altitude | 456 feet / 139 meters |
| Capital city | Fairfield is capital of Wayne County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:51:43 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Fairfield is located at 38°22'44"N 88°21'35"W (38.3789400, -88.3597700).
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Weather
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
12 to 15 mph WSW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fairfield decreased by 5.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,154 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,110 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,100 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,099 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,076 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,038 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,046 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,998 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,975 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,936 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,889 | -0.96% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 138,669 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 136,776 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 139,911 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 136,416 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 72.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 38.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 44.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,340 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
Fairfield zip code is 62837.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 17191
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $656,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,724 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $573 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,806 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 43,075 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 424,153 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,096,305 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,980,332 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,152,869 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,442 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $91,793 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,850 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 16,845 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,904 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,586 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,121 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,865 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,203 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,541 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,501.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.80 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $75,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $883 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $405 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $637 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,423 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,933 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 332,053 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 717,389 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,598 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,547 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,537 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,925 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 834 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 769 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 267 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,450 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,569 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,813.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.75 |
People born in Fairfield (5)
People born in Fairfield, including politician William Borah, athlete Charley Borah, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Harold A. Garman, .
More notable people
- Roy Clippinger (American politician) he was born in 13/01/1886
- Drue Pearce (politician) she was born in 02/04/1951
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fairfield, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403469 | Frontier Community College | Fairfield (IL) | 62837 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fairfield, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fairfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (IL) | 62837 |
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Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 8,830 | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Wayne City | 983 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cisne | 650 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Barnhill | 581 | Township in Wayne County, Illinois |
| Mayberry | 471 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Sims | 238 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mount Erie | 81 | Township in Wayne County, Illinois |
| Keenes | 79 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Johnsonville | 76 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Golden Gate | 65 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairfield distances to largest Illinois cities