Fairfield, Texas
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Fairfield is a city and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,850 at the 2020 census,<ref name="Census 2010">Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore</ref> down from 3,094 at the 2000 census.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> It was founded in 1851.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Geography
[edit]Fairfield is located in the center of Freestone County. Interstate 45 passes through the west side of the city, leading north Template:Convert to Dallas and south Template:Convert to Houston. Access is from Exits 197 and 198. U.S. Route 84 runs directly through the city, leading east Template:Convert to Palestine and west Template:Convert to Waco. Texas State Highway 75 (Fairway) crosses US 84 at the west end of downtown, and leads northwest Template:Convert to Streetman and south Template:Convert to Dew.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert, or 0.07%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fairfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Fairfield, Texas</ref>
Demographics
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,873 | 60.81% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 592 | 20.77% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 26 | 0.91% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 9 | 0.32% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 90 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 394 | 13.82% |
| Total | 2,850 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,850 people, 932 households, and 658 families residing in the city.
As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,094 people, 1,235 households, and 791 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,431 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 71.46% White, 21.43% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 4.65% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.50% of the population.
There were 1,235 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,636, and the median income for a family was $40,871. Males had a median income of $29,643 versus $15,887 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,308. About 14.1% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 22.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
[edit]- Laverne Brackens, quilt maker
- Tony Brackens, NFL player
- Louis Cheek, NFL player
- Kenny Dorham, jazz trumpeter
- Nanceen Perry, track runner, Olympian
- Larry Rose III, NFL, CFL, XFL player
- Winfred Tubbs, NFL player
Education
[edit]The city is served by the Fairfield Independent School District.
Navarro College offers year-round classes at their Navarro College Career & Technical Center at Fairfield campus for undergraduate and graduate students.<ref>Navarro College Career & Technical Center at FairfieldTemplate:Dead link</ref>
Gallery
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The Fridolin (Fred) Fischer Home
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Old Freestone County Jail -- Fairfield, Texas
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This cannon was taken at the Civil War battle of Val Verde. It is on the Freestone County Courthouse grounds.
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Butler Church Bell. From a sunken riverboat, to Butler Church then to become a historical bell.
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References
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External links
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