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The City of Fairfield Bay had a population of 2,515 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Fairfield Bay is located at latitude 35.5942 and longitude -92.2779 in Van Buren County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fairfield Bay encompass a land area of 15.27 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Van Buren County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Fairfield Bay are located in Van Buren County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Cleburne County.
The City of Fairfield Bay has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Fairfield Bay is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Van Buren County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,515 (100%) |
| Population Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,594 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,805 |
| Median Home Value | $164,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,068 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,326 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 199 (9.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 543 (26.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,525 |
| Average Household Size | 1.63 |
| Family Households | 839 (55.0%) |
The table below compares Fairfield Bay to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 126 | 80th |
| Population Density | # 445 | 29th |
| Median Household Income | # 222 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 41 | 94th |
| Diversity Index | # 371 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arkansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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