State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,394.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.15%
Growth Since 2010
-6.70%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Fairview Heights, Illinois Population 2021
15,933
Fairview Heights is a city located in St. Clair County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 15,933, it is the 155th largest city in Illinois and the 2231st largest city in the United States . Fairview Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually and its population has decreased by -6.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,078 in 2010. Fairview Heights reached it's highest population of 17,100 in 2010. Spanning over 12 miles, Fairview Heights has a population density of 1,395 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fairview Heights is $82,345 with a poverty rate of 9.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $997 per month, and the median house value is $135,400. The median age in Fairview Heights is 40 years, 38 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Fairview Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairview Heights was:
- White: 58.75%
- Black or African American: 32.71%
- Two or more races: 5.58%
- Asian: 2.59%
- Other race: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Fairview Heights, Illinois is 15,933 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,488.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,078.
Fairview Heights, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,473 | 58.75% |
| Black or African American | 5,275 | 32.71% |
| Two or More Races | 899 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 417 | 2.59% |
| Some Other Race | 43 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.11% |
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Fairview Heights Population by Race
Fairview Heights Population Pyramid $2021
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Fairview Heights Population by Age
Fairview Heights Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,926 | 2.33 | 65.2 |
| Married | 3,170 | 3.12 | 86.2 |
| Non Family | 2,833 | 1.15 | 47.9 |
| Female | 713 | 3.27 | 47 |
| Male | 210 | 2.94 | 45.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Fairview Heights Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 227 | 2.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 557 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,431 | 21.59% |
| Some College | 3,024 | 26.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,147 | 10.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,162 | 19.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,711 | 15.20% |
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Fairview Heights Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fairview Heights Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,209 | 6,780 | 2,356 |
| Black | 3,185 | 2,943 | 1,043 |
| Asian | 332 | 232 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 292 | 292 | 164 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 209 | 132 |
| Other Race | 43 | 43 | 13 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 59.46%.
Fairview Heights Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,647
Average Earnings
$48,529
Average Male
$38,585
Average Female
Fairview Heights Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fairview Heights Language by Age
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Fairview Heights Language
93.26% of Fairview Heights residents speak only English, while 6.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.98% of the population.
Fairview Heights Language
Fairview Heights Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,121 | 815 | 8.94% |
| Black | 5,275 | 647 | 12.27% |
| Asian | 417 | 61 | 14.63% |
| Multiple | 880 | 26 | 2.95% |
| Other | 43 | 11 | 25.58% |
9.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.58%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairview Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairview Heights is Other, with 25.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairview Heights is Multiple, with 2.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.98%.
Fairview Heights Poverty
Fairview Heights Poverty Rate by Education
Fairview Heights Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairview Heights Married by Age and Sex
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Fairview Heights 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 45-54.
Fairview Heights Marital Status by Race
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Fairview Heights Marital Status
Fairview Heights Veterans by War
Fairview Heights Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 14.66% |
| Black | 606 | 15.73% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 16.02% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 12.65% |
| Asian | 14 | 3.47% |
Fairview Heights Veterans by Race
Fairview Heights Veterans by Education
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7.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fairview Heights Veterans by Education
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66.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Fairview Heights Employment by Age
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Fairview Heights Employment by Race
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Fairview Heights 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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96.53%
Native Born
3.47%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
2.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.53% of Fairview Heights residents were born in the United States, with 56.46% having been born in Illinois. 1.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fairview Heights Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,933 | -185 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 16,118 | -185 | -1.13% |
| 2019 | 16,303 | -185 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 16,488 | -132 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 16,620 | -76 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 16,696 | -125 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 16,821 | -56 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 16,877 | -10 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 16,887 | -82 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 16,969 | -85 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 17,054 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 17,100 | 2,066 | 1.30% |
| 2000 | 15,034 | 683 | 0.47% |
| 1990 | 14,351 | 2,240 | 1.71% |
| 1980 | 12,111 | 3,486 | 3.45% |
| 1970 | 8,625 | 0.00% |