Fairfield, Washington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fairfield, Washington
Town
Downtown Fairfield, July 2013
Location of Fairfield, Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Spokane
Area
• Total	0.62 sq mi (1.59 km2)
• Land	0.62 sq mi (1.59 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,582 ft (787 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	589
• Density	950/sq mi (370.4/km2)
Time zone	UTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code	99012
Area code	509
FIPS code	53-22990
GNIS feature ID	1504801

Fairfield is a small town located in Spokane County, Washington, United States. In 2020, about 589 people lived there. It's known for its friendly community and special Flag Day celebrations.

History of Fairfield

Fairfield got its name in 1888. A man named E.H. Morrison named the town after a place his wife used to live in the "East." Fairfield officially became a town on March 3, 1905. This means it has been an official town for over 100 years!

Fairfield's Flag Day Celebration

Fairfield is very famous for its long history of celebrating Flag Day. The town proudly says it was "the first city in all of the U.S. to celebrate Flag Day for 100 years." This special day is full of fun activities for everyone.

Flag Day Activities

The day starts early with a "Fun Run" at 7:00 AM. Later, around 10:30 AM, there's a big Flag Day parade. It goes right down Main Street. Throughout the day, you can enjoy many fun games and visit different booths. It's a big party for the whole town!

Local Businesses in Fairfield

Even though Fairfield is a small town, it has several important local businesses. Most of these businesses are found along Highway 27 and Main Street.

Types of Businesses

You can find places like the Fairfield Dental Clinic and St. John Hardware and Implement. There's also the main branch of the Bank of Fairfield and the Owl Pharmacy. Other businesses include Seehorn Tire, grain elevators, Westbound Systems, and the U.S. Post Office. Western Insurance has been helping people in Fairfield since 1916.

Education in Fairfield

Fairfield cares about its students. Public education for the town is provided by the Liberty School District #362.

Public Library

Fairfield also has a public library. It's part of the Spokane County Library District. Libraries are great places to read books, do homework, and learn new things.

Geography of Fairfield

Fairfield is located in a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 47 degrees, 23 minutes, 8 seconds North and 117 degrees, 10 minutes, 26 seconds West.

Land Area

The United States Census Bureau says that Fairfield covers about 0.62 square miles (or 1.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.

Fairfield's Population Over Time

The population of Fairfield has changed over many years. In 1910, there were 308 people. By 2010, the population had grown to 612 people. In the most recent 2020 census, 589 people lived in Fairfield.

Population Details (2010)

In 2010, there were 225 households in Fairfield. Many of these households were families. About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.59 people.

The average age of people in Fairfield in 2010 was about 40.2 years old. About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, about 19.4% of the population was 65 years or older.

Notable People from Fairfield

Some interesting people have come from Fairfield:

• Horace W. Bozarth was a businessman and farmer. He was also a member of the Washington House of Representatives.
• Edward Kienholz was a well-known artist.

See also

In Spanish: Fairfield (Washington) para niños