Explore Fairfield County
As the fourth-fastest-growing county in Ohio over the past decade, Fairfield County supports more than 3,000 businesses and a population of more than 160,000 people. With a wide range of community surroundings, both metropolitan and rural, the county is a major manufacturing and agricultural hub.
![](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ONEC3591_County-Module_Fairfield-300x283.png)
Fairfield County Snapshot
The county’s history of farming and manufacturing combined with diverse educational opportunities provide businesses with the people, skills, and assistance they need to keep their operations running at peak performance.
County Contact:
Rick Szabrak
Economic and Workforce Development Director
Fairfield 33 Alliance
Location
Southeast of Columbus at the intersection of U.S. Routes 33 and 22
Population
The county is home to 161,064 residents with a median age of 39.6
Notable Cities
Fairfield County’s key cities include Canal Winchester, Lancaster, and Pickerington
Notable Businesses
Claypool Electric, DK Manufacturing, NIFCO, and The Oneida Group
Fairfield County is growing quickly due in part to the county’s commitment to the success of its businesses. The county’s strategic investments in infrastructure have paid off as breweries, manufacturers, warehouses, and other businesses continue to establish new locations.
Fairfield County isn’t just industry, though. It boasts more than 5,000 acres of parkland and preserves, including part of the scenic Hocking Hills where waterfalls, remarkable hiking trails, and amazing wildlife await.
Cities in Fairfield County
Top employers in Fairfield County
![claypool](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/claypool-logo-new.png)
![](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/google-logo-black-transparent.png)
![Magna logo](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MemPageHeader_Magna-Logo-Black.png)
![mwf](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mwf-logo-new.png)
![nifco](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/nifco-logo-5-copy-new.png)
Operation: Manufacturing
City: Canal Winchester
Company Headquarters: Japan
nifcousa.com
![treehouse](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/treehouse-logo-new.png)
![Columbus Ohio skyline](https://columbusregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-Columbus-Region_Ohio_CONTACT-US-1600x1065.jpg)
Contact
Our team is on hand to help your business find its place in the Columbus Region. Together we’ll secure your growth and future in our thriving ecosystem.