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Fisher

Illinois · 1,881 residents · 1.33 sq mi
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Fisher is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,881
+14%since 2000
from 1,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fisher
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,269
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,891 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,420
+45%since 2000
from $18,262 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,826)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(34)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other2.5%(47)
Diversity Score11.2%(211)
Diversity Score
11
+1368%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fisher, Illinois?

Fisher, Illinois has about 1,881 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fisher, Illinois?

The typical household in Fisher, Illinois earns about $62,269 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Fisher, Illinois?

About 17.0% 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 7.9% 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 367 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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