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Fairmont City

Illinois · 2,635 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 $33,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,300. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,635
+8%since 2000
from 2,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.4
−8%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairmont City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,667
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,070 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,098
+7%since 2000
from $12,203 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,034)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino55.4%(1,349)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(1,524)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(705)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino71.4%(1,882)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other3.8%(100)
Diversity Score56.2%(1,481)
Diversity Score
56
−10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
36.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmont City, Illinois?

Fairmont City, Illinois has about 2,635 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairmont City, Illinois earns about $33,667 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmont City, Illinois?

About 5.0% 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 30.5% 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 496 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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