Fairfield township, New Jersey
Fairfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairfield township is a geographic entity located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,440. The land area covers 41.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,440 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,582 | ±118 | 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 | 1,751 | ±123 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,582 | ±118 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 169 | ±68 |
| Median Home Value | $185,200 | ±$8,436 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,338 | ±$154 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,929 | ±$4,240 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,859 | ±$2,605 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 452 | ±95 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | ±5.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,935 | ±138 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±4.4% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIELD
GUS Population: 5,395 (2024)
ID: 170278
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 240, FAIRTON NJ 08320
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GUS Population: 155,678 (2024)
ID: 170100
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CFO
164 W BROAD ST, BRIDGETON NJ 08302-2458
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Fairfield | 09-12 | Fairfield, NJ | |
| Special Education School Fairfield | KG-08 | Fairfield, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VINELAND, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PITTSGROVE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRIDGETON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bridgeton, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRIDGETON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRIDGETON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | VINELAND, NJ |
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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Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
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College | 10.8 mi away | 3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ, 08362-1500 |
8566918600
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 800 E. COMMERCE ST., BRIDGETON, NJ, 08302 |
(609) 455-0080
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All In The Wrist Barber Academy
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College Vocational | 20.1 mi away | 202 North Dupont Blvd., Smyrna, DE, 19977-1511 |
3026591027
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BRIDGETON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 150 E. COMMERCE STREET, BRIDGETON, NJ, 08302 |
(609) 451-2620
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Delaware State University
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College | 20.6 mi away | 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, 19901 |
3028576060
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MILLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 210 BUCK STREET, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332 |
(609) 825-7087
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Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office
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College | 20.8 mi away | 1832 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, 19901 |
3027393737
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VINELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 1058 E. LANDIS AVENUE, VINELAND, NJ, 08360 |
(609) 794-4244
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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
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College | 21.0 mi away | 100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE, 19901 |
3028571000
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ELMER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 120 S. MAIN STREET, ELMER, NJ, 08318 |
(609) 358-2014
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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 SEABROOK FARMS, NJ US, located 8.0 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 | 41.1° | 25.0° | 33.1° | 3.37" | 3.9" |
| February | 43.6° | 26.7° | 35.1° | 2.73" | 3.6" |
| March | 51.3° | 33.2° | 42.2° | 4.58" | 1.8" |
| April | 63.2° | 42.4° | 52.8° | 3.67" | 0.2" |
| May | 72.6° | 52.4° | 62.5° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.6° | 61.9° | 71.8° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.2° | 67.3° | 76.7° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 65.3° | 74.9° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 58.6° | 68.5° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.5° | 46.9° | 56.7° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.5° | 37.6° | 46.5° | 3.19" | 0.1" |
| December | 45.9° | 29.9° | 37.9° | 4.40" | 2.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairton CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Cedarville CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Dutch Neck CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Gouldtown CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Bridgeton city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Sheppards Mill CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401122350. • 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.