Fairfield township, Indiana
Fairfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairfield township is a geographic entity located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 53,541. The land area covers 27.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 53,541 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24,213 | ±505 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 25,927 | ±512 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,213 | ±505 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 | ±336 |
| Median Home Value | $169,600 | ±$5,549 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,043 | ±$24 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,354 | ±$2,707 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,364 | ±$1,804 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8,696 | ±1,042 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 26,477 | ±926 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.2% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 53,917 (2024)
ID: 164159
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
718 WABASH AVE, LAFAYETTE IN 47905-1053
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GUS Population: 191,650 (2024)
ID: 163457
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AREA PLAN COMMIS
20 N 3RD ST, LAFAYETTE IN 47901-1222
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Battle Ground, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Lafeyette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Frankfort, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Frankfort, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dayton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Delphi, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Delphi, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Delphi, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
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College | 1.5 mi away | 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904-9988 |
7654236400
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LIBRARY EXPERIENCE MAKER ONSITE
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 627 SOUTH STREET, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47901 |
(765) 429-0100
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 1.9 mi away | 833 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901 |
6305283330
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TIPPECANOE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 627 SOUTH STREET, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47901 |
(765) 429-0100
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Christina and Company Education Center
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College Vocational | 2.2 mi away | 220 Meijer Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-4633 |
7654461811
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WEST LAFAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 208 WEST COLUMBIA STREET, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 47906 |
(765) 743-2261
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Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 2621 Maple Point Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-5159 |
7657550048
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WYANDOTTE BRANCH
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 5542 E 50 S, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47905 |
(765) 447-4774
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Purdue University-Main Campus
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College | 3.3 mi away | Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2040 |
7654944600
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WEA PRAIRIE BRANCH
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 4200 S 18TH STREET, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47909 |
(765) 588-3002
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAFAYETTE PURDUE UNIV AP, IN US, located 4.6 miles from Fairfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 18.2° | 25.8° | 2.19" | — |
| February | 38.0° | 21.4° | 29.7° | 1.78" | — |
| March | 49.5° | 30.4° | 40.0° | 2.73" | — |
| April | 61.9° | 40.3° | 51.1° | 3.84" | — |
| May | 72.5° | 50.7° | 61.6° | 4.04" | — |
| June | 81.2° | 60.1° | 70.7° | 4.56" | — |
| July | 83.8° | 63.4° | 73.6° | 4.08" | — |
| August | 82.7° | 61.7° | 72.2° | 3.12" | — |
| September | 77.2° | 53.9° | 65.5° | 2.59" | — |
| October | 64.5° | 43.0° | 53.7° | 2.91" | — |
| November | 50.0° | 32.6° | 41.3° | 2.87" | — |
| December | 38.2° | 23.8° | 31.0° | 2.29" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| West Lafayette city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Battle Ground town | Town | 5.4 mi | — |
| Dayton town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Buck Creek CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Americus CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1815722342. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.