Fairfield County, OH

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2021 Population

157,622

0.908% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.253% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.61%

3.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,241

8.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$213,500

8.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

76,469

1.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fairfield County, OH had a population of 158k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $77,241. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fairfield County, OH grew from 156,204 to 157,622, a 0.908% increase and its median household income grew from $70,906 to $77,241, a 8.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fairfield County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%), and White (Hispanic) (0.882%).

None of the households in Fairfield County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Fairfield County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fairfield County, OH are Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (68 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Fairfield County, OH was $213,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Fairfield County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairfield County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Fairfield County, OH borders Franklin County, OH, Hocking County, OH, Licking County, OH, Perry County, OH, and Pickaway County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Fairfield County, OH is home to a population of 158k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.11% of Fairfield County, OH residents were born outside of the country (6.47k people).

In 2021, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Fairfield County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.95k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Fairfield County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fairfield County, OH was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fairfield County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairfield County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 396
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 563
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.95k ± 751

2.43%

Hispanic Population

3.83k people

2.43% of the people in Fairfield County, OH are hispanic (3.83k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fairfield County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

4.11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.47k people

3.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.9k people

As of 2021, 4.11% of Fairfield County, OH residents (6.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairfield County, OH was 3.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fairfield County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,934 ± 301
Gulf War (2001-)
1,883 ± 341
Gulf War (1990s)
1,472 ± 373

Fairfield County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fairfield County, OH employs 76.5k people. The largest industries in Fairfield County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,690 people), Retail Trade (9,692 people), and Manufacturing (6,588 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($150,313), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,292), and Utilities ($86,806).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

76.5k

2021 Value

± 2,140

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairfield County, OH grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 75.4k employees to 76.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairfield County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,897 people), Management Occupations (8,784 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairfield County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76.5k

2021 Value

± 2,140

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairfield County, OH grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 75.4k employees to 76.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairfield County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,690 people), Retail Trade (9,692 people), and Manufacturing (6,588 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairfield County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Fairfield County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,652

Median earning men ± $1,280

$38,559

Median earning women ± $1,259

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,573), Public Administration ($86,047), and Information ($74,403).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,837), Public Administration ($54,519), and Wholesale Trade ($45,655).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,231
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
657
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
535
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$823k
Manufacturing
$729k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$223k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Fairfield County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Fairfield County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fairfield County, OH awarded 68 degrees. The student population of Fairfield County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 796 male students and 1,329 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fairfield County, OH are White (60 and 88.2%), followed by Two or More Races (3 and 4.41%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 2.94%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in Fairfield County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (68 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fairfield County, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (20 and 29.4%), General Business Administration & Management (9 and 13.2%), and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (8 and 11.8%).

The median tuition cost in Fairfield County, OH for a public four year colleges is $5,774 for in-state students and $8,766 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,125 students enrolled in Fairfield County, OH, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,812 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
20 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
9 degree-majors awarded
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Fairfield County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Fairfield County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio University-Lancaster Campus with 68 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 37 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fairfield County, OH, which is 1.19 times more than the 31 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 60 degrees mean that there were 20 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,774) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($984) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fairfield County, OH was $213,500 in 2021, which is 0.872 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $197,400 to $213,500, a 8.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairfield County, OH is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fairfield County, OH have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairfield County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fairfield County, OH is $77,241. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Fairfield County, OH was Census Tract 328 with a value of $116,735, followed by Census Tract 304 and Census Tract 330, with respective values of $111,178 and $110,789.

In 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fairfield County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.941%.

Housing

Property

$213,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,543

$43,429

Median Property Taxes

±$1,309

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fairfield County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fairfield County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Fairfield County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fairfield County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 328
Census Tract 304
Census Tract 330

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fairfield County, OH was Census Tract 328 with a value of $116,735, followed by Census Tract 304 and Census Tract 330, with respective values of $111,178 and $110,789.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Fairfield County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,241

Median Household Income

± $2,943

57.8k

Number of Households

± 1,766

In 2021, the median household income of the 57.8k households in Fairfield County, OH grew to $77,241 from the previous year's value of $70,906.

The following chart displays the households in Fairfield County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairfield County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Worked At Home (8.85%)
Carpooled (7.66%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Fairfield County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.85%) and those who carpooled to work (7.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fairfield County, OH have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Fairfield County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fairfield County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fairfield County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fairfield County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fairfield County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.941%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.61% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairfield County, OH (13.3k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fairfield County, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.2% of the children was living in poverty in Fairfield County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 166 in Fairfield County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.26 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.8% of the population of Fairfield County, OH has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, OH see 1751 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.54% increase from the previous year (1675 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2129 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 680 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,751 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfield County, OH

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, OH see an average of 1,751 patients per year. This represents a 4.54% increase from the previous year (1,675 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fairfield County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.16%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairfield County, OH grew by 6.33% from 5.79% to 6.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fairfield County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.9 in Fairfield County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fairfield County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.4% in Fairfield County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fairfield County, OH.

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