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The City of Fairfield had a population of 327 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Fairfield is located at latitude 40.4317 and longitude -98.1059 in Clay County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fairfield encompass a land area of 0.72 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Clay County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Fairfield has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Fairfield is located within Township of Fairfield, a minor civil division (MCD) of Clay County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 327 (100%) |
| Population Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,188 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,850 |
| Median Home Value | $160,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 170 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 111 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 40 (23.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 (11.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 151 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Family Households | 99 (65.6%) |
The table below compares Fairfield to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 272 | 54th |
| Population Density | # 415 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 265 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 116 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 423 | 29th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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