Fairfield City, Alabama
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 12381 people, 4600 households, and 3142 families living in the city. The population density was 3503.8 people per square mile (1352.82/kmē), it is Alabama's most densely populated city. There were 4960 housing units at an average density of 1405.1 per square mile (542.51/kmē). The average household size was 2.55 people, and the average family size was 3.17 people. In the Fairfield City, 26.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.9% were 18 to 24, 25.2% were 25 to 44, 22.3% were 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 35.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Fairfield City was 30.9 and 38.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 8.9% White, 90.23% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 0.15% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.48% from two or more races and 0.17% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27845, it is 280th wealthiest city by median household income in Alabama. The median income for a family in the city was $38552, it is 200th wealthiest city by median family income in Alabama. The per capita income for the city was $14607, it is 301st wealthiest city by per capita income in Alabama. The median income of city was $20472, Median income for males is $21719, compared with $19713 for females.
In 2000, 3839 pupils and students, of which 1861 are male and 1978 are female, 31.01% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 217 nursery or pri school, 138 kindergarten, 1618 elementary school, 872 high school and 994 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12381 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12331 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12302 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12159 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12084 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11995 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11859 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11696 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11575 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11406 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11316 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 127 | 90 | 217 |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 55 | 138 |
| Elementary school | 796 | 822 | 1618 |
| High school | 439 | 433 | 872 |
| College or graduate school | 416 | 578 | 994 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield city, Alabama | $27845 | $38552 | $14607 |
| Jefferson County, Alabama | $36868 | $45951 | $20892 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |