Fairfield County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 163,453 | — | #423 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,966 | +21.0% | #283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $298,800 | +6.0% | #636 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,172 | +0.8% | #585 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | -36.4% | #363 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fairfield County has a population of 163,453, making it the #423 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fairfield County is $90,966, ranking #283 out of 3,222 counties — 21.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Fairfield County is $298,800 (+6.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,172/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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94.1% of residents in Fairfield County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
About Fairfield County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio has a total population of 163,453, making it the 423rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fairfield County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fairfield County is $90,966, which ranks #283 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Fairfield County is $298,800, 6.0% above the national median. Renters in Fairfield County pay a median gross rent of $1,172 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fairfield County, 32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.
Fairfield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Fairfield County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.