Community Profile

Fairfield County exemplifies the words “diverse” and “growing.” Whether considering the county’s more than 3,000 businesses, its population of more than 146,000 or its range of community settings from metropolitan to rural, Fairfield County is the perfect choice for businesses and families.

Nearly 23,000 students attend school daily in Fairfield County’s public and private schools. Nearly 88% of Fairfield County residents ages 25 and above have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, which compares favorably with the US average of 80.4%.

Community schools and higher education