Fairfield County's estimated 2026 population is 20,202 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairfield County is the 39th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 23,860 and has seen a growth of -15.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.4 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 45.8 years
There are 16,859 adults, (4,941 of whom are seniors) in Fairfield County.
Female: 10,537 (51.3%)
Male: 10,013 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Fairfield County includes 55.02% Black or African American, 39.09% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,307 | 55.02% |
| White | 8,034 | 39.09% |
| Two or more races | 969 | 4.72% |
| Other race | 203 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.08% |
Fairfield County's average per capita income is $39,988. Household income levels show a median of $47,885. The poverty rate stands at 15.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,329 | - |
| Families | $64,138 | $89,409 |
| Households | $47,885 | $72,061 |
| Non Families | $26,757 | $37,168 |
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