Fairfield University, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
2,516
Population
7,400/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,516
Census 2023
Population Density
7,400
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.9 km²)
Median Age
19.3 yrs
50% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.2%
Male
59.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.2%
Black
3.3%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.4%
Spanish
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.8%
Veterans
0.2%
97% below US avg (6%)
Disability
3.6%
72% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.515
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,516 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,400 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 19.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.2% |
| Female | 59.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.8% |
| Veterans | 0.2% |
| Disability | 3.6% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.515 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |