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Fairmont

Nebraska · 560 residents · 1.151 sq mi
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Fairmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,690. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 131 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,600. With a median age of 50.1, 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 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−19%since 2000
from 691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+18%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4815436056677291990201020202024Fairmont
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,690
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,658 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,030
+51%since 2000
from $15,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(656)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score7%(39)
Diversity Score
7
−14%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmont, Nebraska?

Fairmont, Nebraska has about 560 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmont, Nebraska?

The typical household in Fairmont, Nebraska earns about $38,690 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 $48,600, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmont, Nebraska?

About 11.3% 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 8.1% 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 148 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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