Fairfield, Nebraska facts for kids
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Fairfield, Nebraska
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Downtown Fairfield: D Street
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Location of Fairfield, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 330 |
| • Density | 458.97/sq mi (177.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68938
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-16445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394733 |
Fairfield is a small city located in Clay County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 330 people lived there. It is part of the wider Hastings area.
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History of Fairfield
Fairfield began its history in 1872. This was when the railroad was built through the area. The arrival of the railroad helped the town to grow and develop.
Geography of the City
Fairfield covers a total area of about 1.86 square kilometers (0.72 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,203 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,054 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 784 | −25.6% | |
| 1930 | 757 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 640 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 503 | −21.4% | |
| 1960 | 495 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 487 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 543 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 458 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 467 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 387 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 330 | −14.7% | |
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Fairfield's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 387 people lived in Fairfield. There were 155 households and 109 families. The city had about 537.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Fairfield were White (99.2%). A small number were Native American (0.3%) or from two or more races (0.5%). About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 155 households:
- 34.2% had children under 18 living with them.
- 50.3% were married couples living together.
- 11.6% had a female head of the household without a husband.
- 8.4% had a male head of the household without a wife.
- 29.7% were not families.
About 27.1% of all households were made up of single individuals. Also, 11.6% had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in Fairfield was 40 years old.
- 27.4% of residents were under 18.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 20.3% were between 25 and 44.
- 29.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 16.3% were 65 or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders, with 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Education in Fairfield
Public education for students in Fairfield is provided by Sandy Creek Jr/Sr. High School. This school is known for several interesting programs, including 74 Creative, FFA, CougarVision, Skills USA, and NCAPS. Sandy Creek is part of the ESU 9 school system.
Famous Person from Fairfield
- Samuel Roy McKelvie was born in Fairfield. He later became the 19th Governor of Nebraska and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: Fairfield (Nebraska) para niños
