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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairmont

Nebraska · 691 residents · 1.151 sq mi
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Fairmont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,658. 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 $36,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

691
−2%since 1990
from 708 in 1990
1990 – 2025
600 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 615 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+6%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4815436056677291990201020202024Fairmont
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,658
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,327 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,957
+49%since 1990
from $10,708 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.0
+1%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score4.5%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(656)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.2%(57)
8
+82%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 16.2 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 Fairmont, Nebraska?

Fairmont, Nebraska has about 691 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairmont, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fairmont, Nebraska earns about $35,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmont, Nebraska expensive?

In Fairmont, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmont, Nebraska?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmont, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmont, Nebraska?

About 12.6% of people in Fairmont, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairmont, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairmont, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 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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