Fairfield County Connecticut Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Fairfield County Connecticut area was $100,810 in 2021, the latest figures available. Fairfield County median household income is $17,039 higher than the median Connecticut household income and $31,093 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Fairfield County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Fairfield County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Fairfield County Connecticut
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Connecticut | $83,771 | -1.56% | +1.69% |
| Fairfield County | $100,810 | -2.65% | +2.58% |
Trends in Fairfield County, CT Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Fairfield is $100,810. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $106,650 and is now $5,840 (5.48%) lower. From a post peak low of $93,188 in 2010, real median household income for Fairfield has now grown by $7,622 (8.18%).
Real Median Household Income: Fairfield County, Connecticut, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Fairfield County
| Date | US | Connecticut | Fairfield County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $83,771 | $100,810 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $85,099 | $103,552 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $83,543 | $102,852 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $82,377 | $98,271 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $81,975 | $100,797 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $82,908 | $101,752 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $81,590 | $98,822 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $80,245 | $98,433 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $78,167 | $95,625 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $79,535 | $94,389 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $79,381 | $93,308 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $84,856 | $100,083 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $86,411 | $105,109 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $84,753 | $99,622 |
Fairfield County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Fairfield County was $127,281 in 2021. Compared to the median Connecticut family income, Fairfield County median family income is $20,705 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Fairfield County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Fairfield County Connecticut
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Connecticut | $106,576 | -2.02% | +0.69% |
| Fairfield County | $127,281 | -2.54% | +1.86% |
Trends in Fairfield County, CT Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Fairfield is $127,281. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $132,619 and is now $5,338 (4.03%) lower. From a post peak low of $118,501 in 2013, real median family income for Fairfield has now grown by $8,780 (7.41%).
Real Median Family Income: Fairfield County, Connecticut, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Fairfield County
| Date | US | Connecticut | Fairfield County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $106,576 | $127,281 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $108,777 | $130,603 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $107,323 | $129,577 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $105,847 | $124,956 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $103,751 | $124,424 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,636 | $126,395 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $104,510 | $120,665 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,749 | $120,270 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,678 | $118,501 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $100,788 | $120,721 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $100,330 | $123,493 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,154 | $124,204 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $106,655 | $129,680 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $105,057 | $122,617 |
Fairfield County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Fairfield County was $61,549 in 2021. Compared to the median Connecticut per capita income, Fairfield County median per capita income is $13,403 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Fairfield County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Fairfield County Connecticut
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Connecticut | $48,146 | -1.61% | +1.35% |
| Fairfield County | $61,549 | -2.29% | +1.62% |
Trends in Fairfield County, CT Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Fairfield is $61,549. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $64,322 and is now $2,773 (4.31%) lower. From a post peak low of $54,824 in 2010, real per capita income for Fairfield has now grown by $6,725 (12.27%).
Real Per Capita Income: Fairfield County, Connecticut, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Fairfield County
| Date | US | Connecticut | Fairfield County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $48,146 | $61,549 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,936 | $62,992 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $48,069 | $62,329 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $47,503 | $60,568 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $46,453 | $59,971 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $46,389 | $59,098 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $45,092 | $57,298 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $45,105 | $59,895 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $43,949 | $57,233 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $43,613 | $57,101 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $43,379 | $55,125 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $45,251 | $58,569 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $47,031 | $62,797 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $47,214 | $62,014 |
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