Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield: town in Connecticut, United States of America
About
Fairfield is a town located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 59,404 and a population density of 1,893 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 62,215 inhabitants.
The town was created 387 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Fairfield
| Population | 62,215 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Phone Area Codes | 203 |
| Area | 31.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1412,-73.2637 |
| Altitude | 59 feet / 18, 10 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1639 (387 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:04:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06824 |
| Density | 1,983 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Fairfield is located at 41°8'28"N 73°15'49"W (41.1412100, -73.2637300).
Fairfield map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Fairfield
Official Website- Southport
Demographics
The population of Fairfield increased by 4.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,404 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,339 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,776 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,978 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 61,316 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 61,347 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 61,384 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 61,869 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 62,061 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62,045 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 62,215 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fairfield
1Jennings Beach
880 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, United States View details
Phone: +12032563191 | Website available
2Lake Mohegan Recreational Area
Fairfield, CT 06825, United States View details
Website available
3Lt Owen Fish Park
1443 Stratfield Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, United States View details
Phone: +12032563010 | Website available
4Fairfield Museum & History Center
370 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, United States View details
Phone: +12032591598 | Website available
5Fairfield Burr Homestead
739 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, United States View details
Phone: +12032591598 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Fairfield
1Old Town Hall
611 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 View details
Phone: +12032563000 | Website available
People born in Fairfield (47)
People born in Fairfield, including actress and producer Meg Ryan, politician James Humphrey, actress Linda Kozlowski, .
More notable people
- Justin Long (American actor) he was born in 02/06/1978
- Aaron Burr, Sr. (Father of Aaron Burr and President of Princeton University (1716-1757)) he was born in 04/01/1716
- Henry Fairfield Osborn (American geologist, paleontologist, and eugenist) he was born in 08/08/1857
- J. J. Henry (professional golfer) he was born in 02/04/1975
- David LaChapelle (American commercial photographer, fine-art photographer, music video director, and film director) he was born in 11/03/1963
- Franco Ventriglia (American opera singer) he was born in 20/10/1922
- John Sloss Hobart (American statesman (1738-1805)) he was born in 06/05/1738
- Samuel Jones (American athlete) he was born in 16/01/1880
- Lauren Frost (American actress, born 1945) she was born in 07/02/1945
- Gold Selleck Silliman (American general) he was born in 07/05/1732
- Lewis B. Sturges (American politician (1763-1844)) he was born in 15/03/1763
- Jonathan Sturges (American politician (1740-1819)) he was born in 23/08/1740
- David Pittu (American actor) he was born in 04/04/1967
- Elizabeth Pelton (American swimmer) she was born in 26/11/1993
- William De Acutis (American actor (1957-1991)) he was born in 17/09/1957
- Isaac Jennings (American physician) he was born in 01/01/1788
- Alisha Ceraso (American professional wrestler)
- Bob Lefsetz (American blogger and music critic) he was born in 22/04/1953
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fairfield, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129242 | Fairfield University | Fairfield (CT) | 06824-5195 |
| 129543 | Housatonic Community College | Bridgeport (CT) | 06604-4704 |
| 128744 | University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport (CT) | 06604-5620 |
| 130253 | Sacred Heart University | Fairfield (CT) | 06825-1000 |
| 407054 | Cortiva Institute-Westport | Westport (CT) | 06880-4619 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fairfield, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fairfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (CT) | 06824 |
| Southpor Post Office | Southport (CT) | 06890 |
| Barnum Post Office | Bridgeport (CT) | 06605 |
| Commer Post Office | Fairfield (CT) | 06825 |
| Greens Farm Post Office | Greens Farms (CT) | 06838 |
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- Fairfield, Minnesota unincorporated community in Minnesota with a population of 122 people.
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Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Danbury | 84,317 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Stratford | 51,660 | Town in Connecticut |
| Shelton | 40,957 | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Westport | 28,444 | Town in Connecticut |
| Ridgefield | 24,898 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bethel | 19,941 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairfield distances to largest Connecticut cities