Fairfield, Connecticut Population by Year

In 2021, the population of Fairfield town was 61,949, a 0.52% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Fairfield town's population was 61,630, a decline of 0.76% compared to a population of 62,105 in 2019.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Fairfield, Connecticut population between 2000 and 2021

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Fairfield town increased by 4,570. In this period, the peak population was 62,148 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 57,379 - -
2001 57,418 39 0.07%
2002 58,016 598 1.04%
2003 57,394 -622 -1.07%
2004 57,346 -48 -0.08%
2005 57,526 180 0.31%
2006 56,950 -576 -1%
2007 56,869 -81 -0.14%
2008 57,224 355 0.62%
2009 57,145 -79 -0.14%
2010 59,697 2,552 4.47%
2011 60,339 642 1.08%
2012 60,783 444 0.74%
2013 60,990 207 0.34%
2014 61,330 340 0.56%
2015 61,367 37 0.06%
2016 61,424 57 0.09%
2017 61,928 504 0.82%
2018 62,148 220 0.36%
2019 62,105 -43 -0.07%
2020 61,630 -475 -0.76%
2021 61,949 319 0.52%
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Fairfield, Connecticut population from 2000 to 2021

From 2000 to 2010, Fairfield town's population increased by 2,318 (4.04%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Fairfield town's population increased by 1,933 (3.24%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Fairfield town's population from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Fairfield town's population from 2000 to 2021. The estimated population at the end of 2021 was 61,949. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Fairfield town's population peaked in year 2018 at 62,148.

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Fairfield town's population was lowest in year 2007 at 56,869.

Fairfield, Connecticut annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2021, i.e. 21 annual cycles, the population of Fairfield town grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2021, Fairfield town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population grew 7.96% between 2000 and 2021.

The graph shows Fairfield town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Fairfield town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2021 was 0.38% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 156. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Fairfield town's population grew the most with an increase of 2,552 (4.47%).

While from 2002 and 2003, Fairfield town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 622 (-1.07%).

Things to know

Is Fairfield, Connecticut population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fairfield town's population decreased by 156 between 2019 and 2021. The decrease was 475 (0.76%) between 2019 and 2020; and increase of 319 (0.52%) between 2020 and 2021.

How has the population of Fairfield, Connecticut changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2011 and 2021, population of Fairfield town increased by 1,166 (1.92%). The population was highest at 62,148 in the year 2018 and lowest at 60,783 in the year 2012. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.26%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Fairfield, Connecticut Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairfield town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Fairfield town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2021, the population of Fairfield town was 61,949, a 0.52% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Fairfield town population was 61,630, a decline of 0.76% compared to a population of 62,105 in 2019. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Fairfield town increased by 4,570. In this period, the peak population was 62,148 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Fairfield town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2021)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Fairfield town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fairfield town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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