Fairfield (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Fairfield, Maine
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 Fairfield (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,616 |
| • Density | 1,424.06/sq mi (549.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04937
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-24285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0565993 |
Fairfield is a small community in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area identified for gathering population data. In 2020, about 2,616 people lived here. Fairfield is part of the larger town of Fairfield.
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Exploring Fairfield's Location
Fairfield is located in the state of Maine. You can find it at these coordinates: 44°35′19″N 69°35′58″W / 44.58861°N 69.59944°W.
Land and Water Features
The community covers an area of about 1.8 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The important Kennebec River flows through Fairfield, helping to drain the land.
People and Population in Fairfield
Fairfield is home to a diverse group of people. The population figures are updated regularly by the U.S. Census.
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| 2020 | 2,616 | — | |
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Fairfield's Community Life
In 2000, there were 2,569 people living in Fairfield. These people lived in 1,102 different homes. About 689 of these were families.
Many homes, about 31.9%, had children under 18 living there. About 43.1% of homes were married couples. Some homes, 13.8%, had a female head of household without a husband present.
Age Groups in Fairfield
The people in Fairfield come from all age groups. In 2000, about 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
A large group, 28.9%, were adults between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 22.4% of the population. About 15.3% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in Fairfield was 37 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fairfield was $31,303 per year. For families, the average income was $41,458 per year. The average income for each person in Fairfield was $15,070.
A small number of families, about 4.2%, and 10.6% of the total population, lived below the poverty line. This included 9.4% of those under 18 and 17.1% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Fairfield (condado de Somerset) para niños
