| Place Name | Fairfield |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27826 |
| County | Hyde County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 325 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -10.47% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 58.28% |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 3rd |
| State House Districts | 6 |
| State Senate Districts | 1 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 41.72% |
| African American | 58.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |