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Fairbury

Illinois · 3,757 residents · 1.828 sq mi
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Fairbury has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,091. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,757
−5%since 2000
from 3,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,055 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,091
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,298 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,638
+18%since 2000
from $19,145 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,805)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(103)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(335)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(3,540)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(130)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other1.7%(63)
Diversity Score15.3%(574)
Diversity Score
15
+81%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairbury, Illinois?

Fairbury, Illinois has about 3,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairbury, Illinois?

The typical household in Fairbury, Illinois earns about $50,091 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 $110,000, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Fairbury, Illinois?

About 17.1% 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 5.5% 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 114 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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