Fairfield, New York

Fairfield is a town located in Herkimer County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,607.

The Town of Fairfield is north of the Village of Herkimer.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 107.0 km² (41.3 mi²). 106.6 km² (41.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.46% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,607 people, 561 households, and 430 families residing in the town. The population density is 15.1/km² (39.1/mi²). There are 611 housing units at an average density of 5.7/km² (14.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.44% White, 0.37% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 0.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 561 households out of which 35.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% are non-families. 19.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.17.

In the town the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $40,104, and the median income for a family is $45,069. Males have a median income of $31,992 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,603. 11.6% of the population and 9.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Fairfield

  • Dillenbeck Corners --
  • Eatonville --
  • Fairfield -- The hamlet of Fairfield.
  • Goodell Corners --
  • Middleville -- Part of the Village of Middleville.

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