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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairbury

Nebraska · 4,262 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 $29,261. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $39,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,262
−2%since 1990
from 4,335 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,681 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,709 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
+3%since 1990
from 43.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fairbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,261
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,828 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,337
+53%since 1990
from $11,304 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
29.9% rent
1.3
+48%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(106)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,127)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(79)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score5.2%(221)
5
+112%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+8%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,262 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairbury, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fairbury, Nebraska earns about $29,261 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 $39,400, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Fairbury, Nebraska?

About 12.2% 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 10.2% of people in Fairbury, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairbury, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairbury, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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