Fairfield, California#Education

Native Americans such as the Suisun people inhabited the area.{{cite web | title=History & Demography | website=Fairfield, CA | date=December 31, 2006 | url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/our-city/history | access-date=March 20, 2024}}

A clipper ship captain from Fairfield, Connecticut, named Robert H. Waterman, parceled out the town in 1856.{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2020 |title=Fairfield California: History and Location |url=https://visitfairfield.com/media/fairfield-facts/ |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=Visit Fairfield}} He entered Fairfield in the race for Solano County seat in 1858, and won it from Benicia. As an inducement, he granted {{convert|16|acre|ha}} of land for the construction of county buildings. In 1903, Fairfield was incorporated as a city.

In August 2020, parts of Fairfield were evacuated due to the LNU Lighting Complex Fires, which resulted in the burning of over {{convert|315,000|acre|ha|0|abbr=on}} in five counties, including in nearby Vacaville.{{Cite web |title=Solano County - LNU Lightning Complex Fire |url=https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/oes/lnu_lightning_complex_fire/default.asp |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=www.solanocounty.com}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|37.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|34.4|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|3.2|sqmi|km2}} of it is water. The total area is 5.65% water.

Located within the California Coastal Ranges, the city is centered directly north of the Suisun Bay and northeast of the San Pablo Bay. Much of the Suisun Bay contains the Suisun Marsh, the largest saltwater marsh on the west coast of the United States.

Fairfield has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). Summers have hot afternoons with cool nights with a lengthy dry period, whereas winters see frequent rainfall with mild to cool temperatures.

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| Feb record high F = 80

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| Apr record high F = 98

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| Oct record high F = 104

| Nov record high F = 87

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| Jan avg record high F = 66.8

| Feb avg record high F = 72.8

| Mar avg record high F = 78.9

| Apr avg record high F = 87.2

| May avg record high F = 93.6

| Jun avg record high F = 102.8

| Jul avg record high F = 104.1

| Aug avg record high F = 103.7

| Sep avg record high F = 100.8

| Oct avg record high F = 92.5

| Nov avg record high F = 78.2

| Dec avg record high F = 67.3

| year avg record high F = 106.7

| Jan high F = 56.6

| Feb high F = 61.6

| Mar high F = 66.4

| Apr high F = 71.3

| May high F = 77.8

| Jun high F = 85.4

| Jul high F = 89.6

| Aug high F = 89.2

| Sep high F = 86.9

| Oct high F = 78.2

| Nov high F = 65.6

| Dec high F = 56.7

| year high F = 73.8

| Jan mean F = 48.5

| Feb mean F = 52.2

| Mar mean F = 55.9

| Apr mean F = 59.6

| May mean F = 65.0

| Jun mean F = 70.8

| Jul mean F = 73.8

| Aug mean F = 73.6

| Sep mean F = 71.7

| Oct mean F = 65.2

| Nov mean F = 55.4

| Dec mean F = 48.4

| year mean F = 61.7

| Jan low F = 40.4

| Feb low F = 42.9

| Mar low F = 45.4

| Apr low F = 47.9

| May low F = 52.2

| Jun low F = 56.1

| Jul low F = 57.9

| Aug low F = 58.0

| Sep low F = 56.6

| Oct low F = 52.3

| Nov low F = 45.2

| Dec low F = 40.1

| year low F = 49.6

| Jan avg record low F = 30.8

| Feb avg record low F = 34.4

| Mar avg record low F = 36.8

| Apr avg record low F = 39.0

| May avg record low F = 44.7

| Jun avg record low F = 48.9

| Jul avg record low F = 52.3

| Aug avg record low F = 52.8

| Sep avg record low F = 49.3

| Oct avg record low F = 44.4

| Nov avg record low F = 35.8

| Dec avg record low F = 29.9

| year avg record low F = 28.2

| Jan record low F = 18

| Feb record low F = 24

| Mar record low F = 29

| Apr record low F = 29

| May record low F = 35

| Jun record low F = 39

| Jul record low F = 40

| Aug record low F = 40

| Sep record low F = 39

| Oct record low F = 32

| Nov record low F = 21

| Dec record low F = 15

| year record low F = 15

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| Feb precipitation inch = 4.97

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| Sep precipitation days = 0.6

| Oct precipitation days = 2.7

| Nov precipitation days = 6.5

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{{US Census population

|1870= 329

|1880= 424

|1910= 834

|1920= 1008

|1930= 1131

|1940= 1312

|1950= 3118

|1960= 14968

|1970= 44146

|1980= 58099

|1990= 77211

|2000= 96178

|2010= 105321

|2020= 119881

|estimate= 122646

|estyear=2024

|estref={{cite web |title=QuickFacts: Fairfield city, California |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fairfieldcitycalifornia |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=May 20, 2025}}

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}

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According to the 2020 United States census, Fairfield had a population of 119,881. The population density was {{convert|2882.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. During the period between 2017 and 2021, on average, 3.16 people lived in a household. The racial makeup of Fairfield is 42.2% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 17.7% Asian, 1.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 12.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 29.3%. Non-Hispanic White was 29.0%.

Approximately one-quarter of Fairfield's population is under the age of 18 (25.3%). People who were 65 years or older constituted 13.0% of the population.

The 2010 United States census{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0623182|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715024827/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0623182|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Fairfield city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}} reported that Fairfield had a population of 105,322. The population density was {{convert|2,798.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Fairfield was 48,407 (46.0%) White, 16,586 (15.7%) African American, 869 (0.8%) Native American, 15,700 (14.9%) Asian (9.1% Filipino, 1.8% Indian, 1.0% Chinese, 0.6% Vietnamese, 0.6% Japanese, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Laotian, 0.2% Thai, 0.1% Pakistani), 1,149 (1.1%) Pacific Islander, 13,301 (12.6%) from other races, and 9,309 (8.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28,789 persons (27.3%); 21.2% of Fairfield was Mexican, 1.1% Puerto Rican, 1.0% Salvadoran, 0.5% Nicaraguan, 0.3% Guatemalan, 0.2% Cuban, and 0.2% Peruvian.

The Census reported that 102,832 people (97.6% of the population) lived in households, 1,221 (1.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1,268 (1.2%) were institutionalized.

There were 34,484 households, out of which 14,725 (42.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 18,461 (53.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 5,203 (15.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,179 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,052 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 237 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 6,802 households (19.7%) were made up of individuals, and 2,500 (7.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98. There were 25,843 families (74.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.42.

The population was spread out, with 28,499 people (27.1%) under the age of 18, 11,246 people (10.7%) aged 18 to 24, 28,917 people (27.5%) aged 25 to 44, 25,884 people (24.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 10,775 people (10.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

There were 37,184 housing units at an average density of {{convert|988.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}, of which 20,835 (60.4%) were owner-occupied, and 13,649 (39.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%. 61,652 people (58.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 41,180 people (39.1%) lived in rental housing units.

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As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 96,178 people, 30,870 households, and 24,016 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|986.3|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|people|people|abbr=on}}. There were 31,792 housing units at an average density of {{convert|326.0|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|units|units|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the city was 56.21% White, 15.02% Black or African American, 0.77% Native American, 10.89% Asian, 0.93% Pacific Islander, 8.77% from other races, and 7.41% from two or more races. 18.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 30,870 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,151, and the median income for a family was $55,503. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $30,616 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,617. 9.3% of the population and 7.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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Fairfield has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors.Anheuser-Busch operates a large regional Budweiser brewery, Clorox produces bleach products, and the Jelly Belly Candy Company manufactures its jelly beans in Fairfield. Partnership HealthPlan of California, an insurer, is based in Fairfield.

According to the city's 2021-2022 Popular Annual Financial Report,{{cite web |date=2022 |title=Fact sheet |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8087/638073097051500000 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}} the top employers in the city are:

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The city's libraries are operated by Solano County Library, and include Fairfield Civic Center Library, and Fairfield Cordelia Library.{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2023 |title=Solano County Library Facilities Master Plan |url=https://solanolibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Solano-County-Library-Facilities-Master-Plan-2021.pdf |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=Solano County Library}}

Annual festivals include a Tomato and Vine Festival, 4th of July, and Día de los Muertos.

The City Council appoints a Poet Laureate every two years.{{Cite web |title=Poet Laureate |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/poet-laureate |access-date=March 11, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield}} The Poet Laureate's role is to advocate for poetry and the advancement of literary arts in the community.

Recreation facilities and parks include Community Center, Adult Recreation Center, the Allan Witt Aquatics and Sports Complex, Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center, Laurel Creek Neighborhood Center, and Mankas Neighborhood Center.{{cite web | title = Parks and Recreation | publisher = City of Fairfield | url = https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/city-departments/parks-and-recreation | accessdate = February 11, 2024}} In 2018, a plan was adopted to renovate the Allan Witt park.{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2018 |title=Allan Witt Community Park Renovation Plan Report |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2910/637534781055300000 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}} A 6 mile section of the old Sacramento Northern Railway right of way has been developed into the Fairfield Linear Park, with a bicycle trail, plazas, and park features.{{Cite web |date=December 2017 |title=Central Fairfield Revitalization & Linear Park Concept Plan |url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5954/637727438041430000 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=City of Fairfield |format=PDF}}{{Cite web |title=Fairfield Linear Park |url=https://www.gsmlainc.com/civic_and_community/fairfield-linear-park/ |access-date=Nov 15, 2024 |website=GSM landscape architects, inc.}}

Public golf courses include Paradise Valley, and Rancho Solano.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}

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{{see also|Government of Solano County, California}}

Prior to 2020, there were five city councilmembers, which include the Vice-Mayor and Mayor. Councilmembers are elected at large for four-year, staggered terms. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years. Beginning in November 2020, city council elections in Fairfield were conducted by district, with six district seats and an at-large mayoral seat for a total of seven council seats.{{cite web|url=https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/city_council/default.asp|title=City of Fairfield, CA - City Council|website=www.fairfield.ca.gov|access-date=April 26, 2019|archive-date=April 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426013713/https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/city_council/default.asp|url-status=dead}}

As of September 2022, there were 63,897 registered voters in Fairfield; of these, 32,104 (50.2%) are Democrats, 12,810 (20.0%) are Republicans, and 14,808 (23.2%) stated no party preference.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2022 |title=Registration by Political Subdivision by County |url=https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ror/60day-general-2022/politicalsub.pdf |access-date=March 11, 2023 |website=California Secretary of State}}

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Public education is administered by Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and Travis Unified School District.

High schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District include:

• Angelo Rodriguez High School (Early College program)
• Armijo High School (International Baccalaureate program)
• Fairfield High School

High school in the Travis Unified School District include Vanden High School.

Holy Spirit School is a Catholic private school (K-8).{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}

Highways include Interstate 80, Interstate 680, and State Route 12.

The Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan railroad station opened in November 2017.{{cite web|title=Fairfield Train Station Specific Plan|url=http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/pw/fairfield_vacaville_train_station_and_peabody_road_improvements.asp|website=City of Fairfield|access-date=November 13, 2017|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107175026/https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/pw/fairfield_vacaville_train_station_and_peabody_road_improvements.asp|url-status=dead}} The station is served by Capitol Corridor trains operated by Amtrak California.{{cite web |title=MTC Closes Funding Gap for New Fairfield-Vacaville Train Station |url=http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/press_releases/rel456.htm |date=December 1, 2008 |access-date=December 2, 2008 |author=Metropolitan Transportation Commission |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207092924/http://mtc.ca.gov/news/press_releases/rel456.htm |archive-date=December 7, 2008 |author-link=Metropolitan Transportation Commission (San Francisco Bay Area) }}

Fairfield Transportation Center is a transportation hub. Fairfield and Suisun Transit provides local bus service.

NorthBay Medical Center is a 154-bed hospital with a level II Trauma Center.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}

• Mercedes Moné, professional wrestler for AEW, formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE
• Brad Bergesen, starting pitcher for the MLB Baltimore Orioles{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=bergebr02|title = Brad Bergesen Stats| publisher= Baseball Almanac|access-date= December 3, 2012}}
• Desmond Bishop, Super Bowl Champion former starting middle linebacker for the NFL Green Bay Packers, Graduated from Fairfield High School class of 2002
• Deone Bucannon, starting safety for the NFL Arizona Cardinals, Graduated from Vanden High School class of 2010
• Chris Daly, former San Francisco supervisor
• Jacob Duran, professional Kickboxing, UFC and boxing cutman/Actor appeared in Rocky Balboa & Creed 1,2
• Huck Flener, MLB Pitcher, graduated from Armijo High School
• Augie Galan, MLB All-Star outfielder, lived and died in Fairfield
• Quinton Ganther, NFL free agent, graduated from Fairfield High School class of 2002
• Luis Grijalva, professional runner representing Guatemala, Olympian, graduated from Armijo High School
• Kathleen Hicks, 35th US Deputy Secretary of Defense, born in Fairfield
• Susan Hutchison, Chair of the Washington State Republican Party, former television news journalist
• James-Michael Johnson, NFL linebacker
• Stevie Johnson, starting NFL wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers
• Lee Kohler, musician and leader of the band This World
• Linda Mabalot, filmmaker and activist who founded the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
• Pat Morita, Oscar-nominated actor best known as Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid, longtime Fairfield resident, graduated from Armijo High School
• CC Sabathia, MLB starting pitcher for the New York Yankees and a resident of the Fairfield area
• Alan Sanchez, WBC Continental America's Welterweight Boxing Champion fighting out of Fairfield
• Tony Sanchez (American football), former American College Football coach and player
• Jesse Scholtens, MLB pitcher for the Chicago White Sox
• Chester See, singer, songwriter, producer, prior host of Disney 365 with over one million subscribers on his YouTube channel as of 2013
• Tracy K. Smith, U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer prize winner
• Anthony Swofford, former U.S. Marine and author
• Mychal Threets, American librarian and 2023 ALA Outstanding Public Service Award winner
• Jason Verrett, NFL cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers
• Dominic Wynn Woods, aka Sage the Gemini, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer

• {{flagdeco|JPN}} Nirasaki, Yamanashi, Japan{{cite web|url=http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/manager/volunteer/sister_city_program.asp|title=City of Fairfield, CA - Sister City Program|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=November 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108073157/http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/manager/volunteer/sister_city_program.asp|url-status=dead}} City of Fairfield. Retrieved July 27, 2017.

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