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Fisher

Illinois · 2,062 residents · 1.33 sq mi
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Fisher has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,136. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,062
+25%since 2000
from 1,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.4
+3%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fisher
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(141)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(165)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(160)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(147)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(105)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(291)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(233)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(253)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.8%(244)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(179)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(99)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(45)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,136
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,891 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,378
+83%since 2000
from $18,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,938)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.2%(46)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(17)
Colombian0.3%(5)
Cuban0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Korean0.4%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German25.1%(481)
Irish12.2%(233)
English7.6%(146)
American6.8%(131)
Dutch5.4%(104)
Italian2.2%(43)
Scottish2.2%(42)
Polish1.7%(33)
French1.6%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(18)
Welsh0.9%(17)
Croatian0.8%(16)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.7%(14)
Swiss0.6%(12)
Austrian0.4%(8)
British0.4%(7)
Norwegian0.3%(6)
Danish0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 2,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fisher, Illinois?

The typical household in Fisher, Illinois earns about $71,136 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 $141,500, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Fisher, Illinois?

About 20.6% 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 3.6% 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 548 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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