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Fisher

Illinois · 2,087 residents (2025 est.) · 1.33 sq mi
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Fisher is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,605
−3%since 2000
from 1,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 1,378 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,087 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fisher
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512%(192)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(108)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(83)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(68)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(59)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.8%(253)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(229)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(155)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(254)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(148)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(51)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,702
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,891 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,914
+124%since 2000
from $18,262 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
−24%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fisher on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(107)
Diversity Score
16
+36%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German24%(386)
Irish15.8%(254)
American7.2%(115)
English6.7%(107)
Dutch3.2%(51)
French2.9%(46)
Scottish2.7%(43)
British1.2%(19)
Italian0.7%(12)
Polish0.6%(10)
Swiss0.6%(9)
Norwegian0.4%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(6)
Welsh0.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+115%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(233)
Married58.5%(403)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.7%(53)
Women 15+
Never married13.7%(73)
Married74.9%(399)
Widowed7.1%(38)
Divorced4.3%(23)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fisher, Illinois?

Fisher, Illinois has about 1,605 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fisher, Illinois?

The typical household in Fisher, Illinois earns about $97,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fisher, Illinois expensive?

In Fisher, Illinois, the median home is worth about $190,100, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Fisher, Illinois?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fisher, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fisher, Illinois?

About 2.1% of people in Fisher, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fisher, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fisher, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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