State
Land Area (mi²)
1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,941.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
9.76%
World Population Review
Fairmont, Illinois Population 2021
2,699
Fairmont is a city located in Illinois. Fairmont has a 2020 population of 2,699. Fairmont is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 9.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,459 in 2010. Fairmont reached it's highest population of 2,699 in 2019.
The average household income in Fairmont is $59,597 with a poverty rate of 17.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,127 per month, and the median house value is $105,300. The median age in Fairmont is 31.3 years, 30.7 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
Fairmont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmont was:
- White: 40.46%
- Black or African American: 38.90%
- Other race: 16.19%
- Two or more races: 3.63%
- Asian: 0.82%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fairmont, Illinois is 2,699 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,641.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,459.
Fairmont, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,092 | 40.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,050 | 38.90% |
| Some Other Race | 437 | 16.19% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.82% |
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Fairmont Population by Race
Fairmont Population Pyramid $2021
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Fairmont Population by Age
Fairmont Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 824 | 3.28 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 301 | 1.18 | 54.8 |
| Female | 253 | 4.7 | 53 |
| Married | 214 | 4.04 | 73.4 |
| Male | 56 | 5.14 | 55.4 |
4.19
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
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Fairmont Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 3.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 12.33% |
| High School Graduate | 820 | 45.35% |
| Some College | 393 | 21.74% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 5.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161 | 8.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 2.27% |
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Fairmont Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fairmont Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 730 | 673 | 84 |
| White | 594 | 518 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 437 | 277 | |
| Other Race | 267 | 180 | |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Fairmont Educational Attainment by Race
Fairmont Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fairmont Language by Age
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Fairmont Language
79.40% of Fairmont residents speak only English, while 20.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.84% of the population.
Fairmont Language
Fairmont Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,037 | 242 | 23.34% |
| White | 762 | 121 | 15.88% |
| Hispanic | 802 | 94 | 11.72% |
| Other | 437 | 35 | 8.01% |
| Multiple | 98 | 9 | 9.18% |
17.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.41%
Male Poverty Rate
18.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairmont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Black, with 23.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Other, with 8.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.93%.
Fairmont Poverty
Fairmont Poverty Rate by Education
Fairmont Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairmont Married by Age and Sex
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Fairmont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Fairmont Marital Status by Race
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Fairmont Marital Status
Fairmont Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 4.11% |
| Black | 18 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.38% |
Fairmont Veterans by Race
Fairmont Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fairmont Veterans by Education
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63%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Fairmont Employment by Age
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Fairmont Employment by Race
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Fairmont Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.07%
Native Born
9.93%
Foreign Born
6.52%
Non Citizen
3.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.07% of Fairmont residents were born in the United States, with 75.40% having been born in Illinois. 6.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Fairmont Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,699 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 2,699 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 2,699 | 58 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 2,641 | 46 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 2,595 | 79 | 3.14% |
| 2016 | 2,516 | 194 | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 2,322 | -62 | -2.60% |
| 2014 | 2,384 | -51 | -2.09% |
| 2013 | 2,435 | 158 | 6.94% |
| 2012 | 2,277 | -21 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 2,298 | -161 | -6.55% |
| 2010 | 2,459 | 0.00% |