Fairfield, IL is a small town located in the southwest corner of Illinois with an estimated population of 4,982 as of 2019. The population density is 1,214 people per square mile, significantly lower than the average for the United States which stands at 93 people per square mile. The town has a variety of shops and businesses including Fairfield Hardware, Country Clothing & Gifts, and Best Western Plus Fairfield Inn. Year-round outdoor activities range from disc golf courses to hiking trails to scenic overlooks such as Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area for fishing and camping. Additionally, Fairfield offers numerous organizations and sporting events for members of the community including the local chapter of Lions Club International, the annual fair held by Jefferson County Historical Society, and youth leagues such as Little League Baseball.
The population in Fairfield is 4,982. There are 1,237 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fairfield is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fairfield is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fairfield
- 47.6% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 24.3% are married with children
- 22.4% have children, but are single
Race in Fairfield
- 93.5% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander