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Fairmont

Illinois · 2,459 residents · 1.391 sq mi
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Fairmont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,286. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% 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 $130,600. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,459
−4%since 2000
from 2,563 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,768 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+1%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fairmont
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,907 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,342
+6%since 2000
from $17,260 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+47%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(839)
Black53.6%(1,373)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(279)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.8%(1,840)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(710)
Black46.1%(1,133)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(555)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other2.4%(60)
Diversity Score81.8%(2,013)
Diversity Score
82
+14%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmont, Illinois?

Fairmont, Illinois has about 2,459 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmont, Illinois?

The typical household in Fairmont, Illinois earns about $44,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmont, Illinois expensive?

In Fairmont, Illinois, the median home is worth about $130,600, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmont, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmont, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmont, Illinois?

About 25.8% of people in Fairmont, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairmont, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairmont, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 427 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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