Connecticut

Fairfield

957,419
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Fairfield

Fairfield, Connecticut, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 36,250. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 957,419.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 23 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Pine Swamp, Battle of Fairfield Swamp (Pequot), Battle of Fairfield Swamp (Pequot War), and 305 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020957,419
2010916,829
2000882,567
1990827,645
1980807,143
1970792,814
1960653,589
1950504,342
1940418,384
1930386,702
1920320,936
1910245,322
1900184,203
1890150,081
1880112,042
187095,276
186077,476
185059,775
184049,917
183047,010
182042,739
181040,950
180038,208
179036,250
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Fairfield

Military engagements that took place in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Battle of Pine Swamp
1637
Battle of Fairfield Swamp (Pequot)
1637
Battle of Fairfield Swamp (Pequot War)
1637
Fairfield Swamp Fight
1637
Pequot War - Battle of Fairfield Swamp 1637
1637
Skirmish at Ridgefield
1777
Battle of Ridgefield Connecticut
1777
Raid on Danbury and Battle of Ridgefield
1777
Tryon's Raid on Danbury
1777
Tryon's Connecticut Raids 1777 — Newtown
1777
Burning of Danbury (Connecticut, 1777)
1777
Battle of Ridgefield — Compo Hill Landing
1777
Raid on Danbury
1777
Battle of Compo Beach (Westport)
1777
Battle of Ridgefield (Connecticut, 1777)
1777
Danbury Raid Apr 26 1777
1777
Burning of Fairfield and Norwalk
1779
Burning of Fairfield (Connecticut 1779)
1779
Skirmish at Horseneck Landing (1779)
1779
Skirmish at Horse Neck (Greenwich)
1779
Burning of Norwalk (1779)
1779
Raid on Fairfield (1779)
1779
Raid on Greenwich (1779)
1779

Historic places in Fairfield

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Bassickville Historic District
Bridgeport
Newtown Borough Historic District
Newtown
Meadowlands
Darien
Hyatt, Thomas, House
Ridgefield
Knap, John, House
Stamford
Norwalk City Hall
Norwalk
Old Town Hall
Stamford
Hawley, Thomas, House
Monroe
Loth, Joseph, Company Building
Norwalk
Knapp Tavern
Greenwich
Fairfield County Jail
Bridgeport
Ein Jacob (Ayn Yacob) Synagogue
Bridgeport
Southport Railroad Stations
Fairfield
Cain, Hugh, Fulling Mill and Elias Glover Woolen Mill Archeological Site
Ridgefield
Barnum Museum
Bridgeport
US Post Office-Stamford Main
Stamford
Selleck, Sylvanus, Gristmill
Greenwich
Locust Avenue School
Danbury
Tongue Point Lighthouse
Bridgeport
Tarbell, Ida, House
Easton
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenwich
Maplewood School
Bridgeport
Shambaugh House
Westport
Glenville Historic District
Greenwich
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Frequently asked about Fairfield

When does Fairfield first appear in the US census?
Fairfield, Connecticut first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 36,250.
What is the population of Fairfield?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fairfield had a recorded population of 957,419.
Were any battles fought in Fairfield?
23 documented military engagements took place in Fairfield, including Battle of Pine Swamp, Battle of Fairfield Swamp (Pequot), Battle of Fairfield Swamp (Pequot War).
How many historic places are in Fairfield?
305 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fairfield, Connecticut.
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