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Fairbury

Illinois · 3,633 residents · 1.828 sq mi
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Fairbury has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,563. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,633
−8%since 2000
from 3,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,987 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fairbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,563
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,886
+56%since 2000
from $19,145 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,356)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(139)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other1.4%(52)
Diversity Score15.4%(561)
Diversity Score
15
+83%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairbury, Illinois?

Fairbury, Illinois has about 3,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairbury, Illinois?

The typical household in Fairbury, Illinois earns about $57,563 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 $119,800, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Fairbury, Illinois?

About 15.5% 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 12.3% of people in Fairbury, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairbury, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairbury, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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