Elementary School District · NJ
Fairfield Township School District (Essex County)
Fairfield Township School District (Essex County) is a elementary school district in New Jersey with a community population of 7,824. The median household income is $115,980 and the median age is 49.9.
7,824
Population
773
People / sq mi
$115,980
Median Income
49.9
Median Age
Fairfield Township School District (Essex County) covers 10 sq mi of land at 772.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$115,980
Median Household Income
$56,347
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$688,500
Median Home Value
$2,656
Median Rent
78.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.3%
High School+
50.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairfield Township School District (Essex County) serves a community with a population of 7,824 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Fairfield Township School District (Essex County) is $115,980, with a per capita income of $56,347. The poverty rate is 7.2%.
Fairfield Township School District (Essex County) is 82.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Fairfield Township School District (Essex County), 97.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Fairfield Township School District (Essex County) is $688,500, with a median rent of $2,656. The homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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Data for Fairfield Township School District (Essex County) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 3405010).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.