| | | | Workforce
Our workforce is large, well-qualified and possesses a range of skills. Fairfield has a dynamic and youthful workforce of 49,000 men and women with more than 1.6 million workers available within a 45 minute drive. 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 a growing county in the Bay Area and is expected to experience 40% job growth over the next 20 years. In the county, Fairfield is projected to be the job growth leader, expecting to add some 20,600 new jobs between 2009 and 2030.
Fairfield's young, family-oriented workforce can grow with your company. Over 80% of our residents are families versus 75% for the Bay Area and our median age is 33 years. This is significantly lower than the Bay Area average of 38 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
| Fairfield at a Glance |
Fairfield |
| Population (2009): |
106,502 |
| Population (2000): |
96,178 |
| 2014 Projected Population : |
113,532 |
| Size of Labor Force - Fairfield (2009) : |
51,334 |
| Size of Regional Labor Force (2009): |
1,605,300 |
| 1990-2009 Average Population Growth: |
2% per year |
| Median Age (2009): |
33.5 years |
| Median Household Income (2009): |
$65,750 |
| % of Population w/ High School Diploma or Higher: |
84.5% |
| % of Population w/ College Degree |
33% |
| Unemployment Rate (Sept. 2009): |
12.6% |
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