Fairfield, Texas

For the community in Harris County, Texas (Houston area), see Fairfield, Harris County, Texas.

Fairfield, Texas
City
Downtown Fairfield
Location of Fairfield, Texas
Coordinates: 31°43′06″N96°10′11″W / 31.71833°N 96.16972°W / 31.71833; -96.16972
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Freestone
Area [1]
• Total	5.46 sq mi (14.15 km2)
• Land	5.46 sq mi (14.14 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [2]	456 ft (139 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,850
• Density	529.77/sq mi (204.56/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	75840
Area code	903/430
FIPS code	48-25104 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2410476 [2]
Website	www.fairfieldtexas.com

Fairfield is a city and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,850 at the 2020 census, ^[4] down from 3,094 at the 2000 census. ^[5] It was founded in 1851. ^[6]

Geography

Fairfield is located in the center of Freestone County. Interstate 45 passes through the west side of the city, leading north 88 miles (142 km) to Dallas and south 152 miles (245 km) to Houston. Access is from Exits 197 and 198. U.S. Route 84 runs directly through the city, leading east 35 miles (56 km) to Palestine and west 63 miles (101 km) to Waco. Texas State Highway 75 (Fairway) crosses US 84 at the west end of downtown, and leads northwest 14 miles (23 km) to Streetman and south 9 miles (14 km) to Dew.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.1 km²), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km²), or 0.07%, is water. ^[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fairfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	609		—
1870	800		31.4%
1880	358		−55.2%
1890	499		39.4%
1940	1,047		—
1950	1,742		66.4%
1960	1,781		2.2%
1970	2,074		16.5%
1980	3,505		69.0%
1990	3,234		−7.7%
2000	3,094		−4.3%
2010	2,951		−4.6%
2020	2,850		−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

Fairfield racial composition as of 2020 ^[9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic) ^[a]

Race	Number	Percentage
White (NH)	1,873	60.81%
Black or African American (NH)	592	20.77%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	6	0.21%
Asian (NH)	26	0.91%
Some Other Race (NH)	9	0.32%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)	90	3.16%
Hispanic or Latino	394	13.82%
Total	2,850

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,850 people, 932 households, and 658 families residing in the city.

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 3,094 people, 1,235 households, and 791 families living in the city. The population density was 685.6 inhabitants per square mile (264.7/km²). There were 1,431 housing units at an average density of 317.1 per square mile (122.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.46% White, 21.43% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 4.65% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.50% of the population.

There were 1,235 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,636, and the median income for a family was $40,871. Males had a median income of $29,643 versus $15,887 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,308. About 14.1% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 22.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Tony Brackens, NFL player
• Louis Cheek, NFL player
• Kenny Dorham, jazz trumpeter
• Nanceen Perry, track runner, Olympian
• Larry Rose III, NFL, CFL, XFL player
• Winfred Tubbs, NFL player

Education

The city is served by the Fairfield Independent School District.

Navarro College offers year-round classes at their Navarro College Career & Technical Center at Fairfield campus for undergraduate and graduate students. ^[12]

Gallery

• 
  The Fridolin (Fred) Fischer Home
• 
  Old Freestone County Jail -- Fairfield, Texas
• 
  This cannon was taken at the Civil War battle of Val Verde. It is on the Freestone County Courthouse grounds.
• 
  Butler Church Bell. From a sunken riverboat, to Butler Church then to become a historical bell.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfield, Texas
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Fairfield city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 6, 2016.^{[ dead link ‍]}
5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
6. A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 420. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
7. Climate Summary for Fairfield, Texas
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
10. https://www.census.gov/ ^{[ not specific enough to verify ]}
11. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
12. Navarro College Career & Technical Center at Fairfield ^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}

1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. ^{[10] [11]}

External links

• City of Fairfield official website
• Fairfield, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online