It's large, well-qualified and possesses a range of skills. The Fairfield workforce is a dynamic, young population of 49,000 men and women with more than 1.1 million workers available within a 30-mile radius. Fairfield also has ready access to over 30% of our workforce who are commuting outside the county to work. These people represent a source of highly educated and well-trained labor.
Solano County, within which Fairfield is located, is currently the fastest-growing county in the Bay Area and is expected to experience the largest percentage job growth over the next 20 years. In the county, Fairfield is projected to be the job growth leader, expecting to add some 24,000 new jobs between 2005 and 2030.
Fairfield's young, family-oriented workforce can grow with your company. Almost 78% of our residents are families versus 65% for the Bay Area and our median age is 31 years. This is significantly lower than the Bay Area average of 37 years and is projected to remain lower for the next 20 years.
Our local training organizations are available to help you develop a skilled and productive workforce and will provide personalized training programs tailored to your company's needs. Whether you are a headquarters operation or a manufacturer, Fairfield trainers can assist you in developing your workforce.
Download a list of training organizations.
Fairfield at a Glance
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Fairfield |
Bay Area |
| Population (2008): |
106,753 |
6,319,508 |
| Population (2000): |
96,178 |
6,007,027 |
| 2013 Projected Population : |
115,946 |
6,574,413 |
| Size of Labor Force (2007) : |
49,800 |
3,216,200 |
| 1990-2008 Average Population Growth: |
2% per year |
1% per year |
| Median Age (2008): |
33 years |
38 years |
| Median Household Income (2008): |
$63,276 |
$75,044 |
| Mean Household Income (2008) |
$76,025 |
$100,057 |
| % of Population w/ High School Diploma or Higher: |
85% |
84% |
| % of Population w/ College Degree |
30% |
43% |
| Unemployment Rate (2008): |
8.5% |
5.1% |
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