Fairfield

Fairfield is a city located in Solano County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Fairfield was 119,927 making it the 46th largest city in California. Fairfield is considered part of the San Francisco Bay Area and is located approximately halfway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento.

Population

According to the 2020 census, the population of Fairfield was 119,927. This makes it the 7th largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The population density was 3,078 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Fairfield was 51.9% White, 12.3% African American, 1.2% Native American, 13.3% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race made up 25.2% of the population.

The median age in Fairfield is 35.6 years old. The gender makeup is 49.1% male and 50.9% female. 69.2% of residents speak English at home while 30.8% speak other languages. The five most common non-English languages spoken are Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major industries and employers in Fairfield include:

  • Travis Air Force Base – One of the largest employers in Fairfield and Solano County with over 14,000 military personnel.
  • Jelly Belly – The famous jelly bean manufacturer operates a factory and visitor center in Fairfield.
  • Solano County – The county government and associated offices employ over 2,500 people.
  • NorthBay Healthcare – Operates NorthBay Medical Center and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Fairfield.
  • Kintetsu Rail – Operates a major freight rail facility in Fairfield.

Other major sectors of Fairfield’s economy include retail, education, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing. Unemployment in the city is around 7%. The median household income is $70,471.

Landmarks

Some notable landmarks and points of interest in Fairfield include:

Sports Teams

Professional sports teams based in Fairfield include:

The city is also home to recreational youth sports leagues for sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, and Pop Warner football through organizations like the Fairfield Sports Association.

Local Events and Attractions

Some of the popular annual events held in Fairfield include:

Popular attractions and things to do in Fairfield include the Jelly Belly Factory tours, Rockville Hills hiking, the Fairfield Community Park, golfing at places like Rancho Solano Golf Course, and shopping at the Solano Town Center mall.

Local Government

The government of the City of Fairfield is run by a city council consisting of the mayor and four council members. The current mayor of Fairfield is Harry T. Price. The city council and local government provide services like police, fire protection, parks, recreation, library, water, sewer, streets, and more to the residents of Fairfield.

The City of Fairfield government website can be found at fairfield.ca.gov. Residents can find information about local government departments, services, meetings, records, permits, jobs, elections, and news on the city’s website.

Additional Resources

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