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Fairmont City

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.205
State:
Illinois

Fairmont City is a village located in Madison County, Illinois. Fairmont City has a 2026 population of 2,126. Fairmont City is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -5.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,255 in 2020.

The median household income in Fairmont City is $48,147 with a poverty rate of 33.75%. The median age in Fairmont City is 38.9 years: 37.1 years for males, and 41.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.8 males.

2.1K
Total Population
343
Density (mi²)
-21 -0.98%
Growth

Fairmont City Population

Fairmont City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,126-21-0.98%
20252,147-22-1.01%
20242,169-16-0.73%
20232,185-22-1%
20222,207-26-1.16%
20212,233-22-0.98%
20202,255-6-0.27%
20192,466-28-1.12%
20182,494-11-0.44%
20172,505-9-0.36%
20162,514-12-0.48%
20152,526-27-1.06%
20142,553-18-0.7%
20132,571-25-0.96%
20122,596-27-1.03%
20112,623-12-0.46%
20102,644-1-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 37.1 years

Fairmont City Adults

There are 1,821 adults, (416 of whom are seniors) in Fairmont City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,371 (55%)
Male: 1,121 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fairmont City includes 46.31% other race, 25.48% White, 10.79% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,15446.31%
White63525.48%
Two or more races38215.33%
Native American26910.79%
Black or African American522.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,15446.31%
Two or more races33913.6%
White2208.83%
Native American1676.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41516.65%
Native American1024.09%
Black or African American522.09%
Two or more races431.73%

Fairmont City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fairmont City 's average per capita income is $40,412. Household income levels show a median of $48,147. The poverty rate stands at 33.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,047-
Families$79,271$82,161
Households$48,147$65,849
Non Families-$32,966

$40,412

Average Income

$48,147

Median Household Income

33.75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)