Fairmont, Illinois Population 2022
Fairmont is a city located in Illinois. Fairmont has a 2020 population of 2,375. Fairmont is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,389 in 2010.
The average household income in Fairmont is $59,597 with a poverty rate of 16.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,263 per month, and the median house value is $108,900. 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 Fairmontwas:
- White: 41.26%
- Black or African American: 32.94%
- Other race: 21.26%
- Two or more races: 3.20%
- Asian: 1.26%
- Native American: 0.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,110 | 41.26% |
| Black or African American | 886 | 32.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.26% |
| Some Other Race | 572 | 21.26% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 3.20% |
Fairmont Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 807 | 3.33 | 56.4 |
| Married | 250 | 3.92 | 61.2 |
| Male | 55 | 5.02 | 45.5 |
| Female | 221 | 4.92 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.23 | 62.6 |
4.21
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 5.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 12.81% |
| High School Graduate | 719 | 39.53% |
| Some College | 426 | 23.42% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 6.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 11.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 1.26% |
Fairmont Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 560 | 359 | 75 |
| White | 592 | 507 | 78 |
| Other Race | 335 | 227 | 32 |
| Black | 615 | 574 | 44 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Fairmont Language by Age
Fairmont Language
76.70% of Fairmont residents speak only English, while 23.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.45% of the population.
Fairmont Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 886 | 208 | 23.48% |
| White | 808 | 131 | 16.21% |
| Other | 42 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 944 | 108 | 11.44% |
| Multiple | 86 | 3 | 3.49% |
16.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
19.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairmont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Black, with 23.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Multiple, with 3.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.03%.
Fairmont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairmont Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Fairmont Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 3.97% |
| Black | 15 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.98% |
Fairmont Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.72%
Born in Fairmont
89.74%
Native Born
10.26%
Foreign Born
8.07%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.74% of Fairmont residents were born in the United States, with 74.72% having been born in Illinois. 8.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,459 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,452 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 2,445 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,438 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 2,431 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,424 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 2,417 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,410 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 2,403 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 2,396 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 2,389 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 2,382 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 2,375 | -7 | -0.29% |