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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fairbury

Nebraska · 4,335 residents · 2.536 sq mi
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Fairbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,000. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,335
+2%vs 2000
vs 4,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,709 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 44.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fairbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,828
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,261 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,304
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,337 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $346 in 2000
US average: $450
71.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
0.9
−33%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,127)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(79)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(221)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score2.4%(106)
2
−53%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.6%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fairbury, Nebraska?

Fairbury, Nebraska has about 4,335 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairbury, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fairbury, Nebraska earns about $19,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairbury, Nebraska expensive?

In Fairbury, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $18,000, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Fairbury, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairbury, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairbury, Nebraska?

About 12.4% of people in Fairbury, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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