Fairfield Population 2026
Fairfield has a population of 59,052, making it the #702 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 149× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,052
Rank in United States
#702
Coordinates
41.14°N, 73.26°W
~10 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
407 km
253 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Connecticut
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 147,629 | #189 |
| New Haven | 130,322 | #218 |
| Stamford | 128,874 | #225 |
| North Stamford | 121,230 | #240 |
| Hartford | 121,054 | #241 |
| Waterbury | 108,802 | #287 |
| Norwalk | 88,485 | #384 |
| Danbury | 84,657 | #423 |
Cities near Fairfield
- Bridgeport147,629 people · ~8 km away
- Stratford51,384 people · ~12 km away
- East Norwalk84,530 people · ~12 km away
- Norwalk88,485 people · ~12 km away
- Trumbull36,018 people · ~12 km away
- Milford52,759 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fairfield?
Fairfield has a population of 59,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #702 biggest city in United States.
What state is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is located in Connecticut, United States.
Is Fairfield the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 407 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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