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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairmont City

Illinois · 2,436 residents · 6.205 sq mi
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Fairmont City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,070. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,900. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,436
+14%since 1990
from 2,139 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 345 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.8
−15%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairmont City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,070
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,079 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,203
+21%since 1990
from $10,090 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$401
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,902)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(592)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score57.7%(1,234)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,034)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino55.4%(1,349)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,524)
Diversity Score
63
+8%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.5%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmont City, Illinois?

Fairmont City, Illinois has about 2,436 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairmont City, Illinois?

The typical household in Fairmont City, Illinois earns about $27,070 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmont City, Illinois expensive?

In Fairmont City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $39,900, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmont City, Illinois?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmont City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmont City, Illinois?

About 18.4% of people in Fairmont City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairmont City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairmont City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 297 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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