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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairbury

Illinois · 3,968 residents · 1.828 sq mi
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Fairbury has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,298. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $85,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,968
+9%since 1990
from 3,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,171 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,993 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+9%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fairbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,298
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,520 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,145
+44%since 1990
from $13,316 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$477
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $371 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
29.5% rent
2.1
+35%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(91)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score7.9%(287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,805)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(103)
Asian0.5%(18)
Diversity Score8.4%(335)
8
+7%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairbury, Illinois?

Fairbury, Illinois has about 3,968 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairbury, Illinois?

The typical household in Fairbury, Illinois earns about $41,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairbury, Illinois expensive?

In Fairbury, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Fairbury, Illinois?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairbury, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairbury, Illinois?

About 4.9% of people in Fairbury, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairbury, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairbury, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 325 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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