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Fairbury

Nebraska · 3,942 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 $37,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,200. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,942
−8%since 2000
from 4,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,554 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,261 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,034
+16%since 2000
from $17,337 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(3,717)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(131)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other2.1%(83)
Diversity Score14.4%(568)
Diversity Score
14
+179%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−14%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairbury, Nebraska?

Fairbury, Nebraska has about 3,942 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairbury, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fairbury, Nebraska earns about $37,750 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Fairbury, Nebraska?

About 12.3% 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 18.2% 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 393 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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