Fairmont is a CDP located in Will County Illinois. Fairmont has a 2024 population of 2,618. Fairmont is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually but its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,690 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairmont is $66,698 with a poverty rate of 17.02%. The median age in Fairmont is 31.3 years: 30.1 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 29.89% |
| Black or African American | 623 | 25.86% |
| Other race | 588 | 24.41% |
| Two or more races | 472 | 19.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 806 | 2.95 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 299 | 1.13 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Female | 283 | 3.95 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 186 | 4.09 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 38 | 4.26 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
3.88
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 7.86% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 12.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 438 | 29.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 12.65% |
| Some College | 365 | 24.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 542 | 309 | 126 |
| Black | 506 | 479 | 49 |
| White | 385 | 345 | 76 |
| Other Race | 267 | 151 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 99 | 11 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 25.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,833 | $77,361 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,211 | $0 | $44,211 |
| High School Graduate | $43,125 | $53,750 | $31,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,163 | $55,242 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,563 | $50,722 | $32,143 |
| Some College | $37,333 | $38,723 | $28,819 |
$42,563
Average Earnings
$50,722
Average Male
$32,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.15% of Fairmont residents speak only English, while 41.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 623 | 148 | 23.76% |
| White | 516 | 139 | 26.94% |
| Hispanic | 1,240 | 116 | 9.35% |
| Other | 588 | 26 | 4.42% |
| Multiple | 472 | 13 | 2.75% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100% |
17.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.02%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Multiple, with 2.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.67% |
| Some College | 12.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 8% |
| Male Employed | 7.31% |
| Female Employed | 5.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,568 | $74,231 |
| Households | $59,244 | $66,698 |
| Married Families | $89,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,438 | $46,247 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.6%
Male Marriage Rate
23.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 41 | 7.22% |
| White | 33 | 5.5% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 7.77% |
| Other Race | 10 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.52% |
| Islander | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.43%
Born in Fairmont
84.68%
Native Born
15.32%
Foreign Born
9.01%
Non Citizen
6.31%
Naturalized
84.68% of Fairmont residents were born in the United States, with 64.43% having been born in Illinois. 9.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,618 | 12 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 2,606 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 2,595 | -54 | -2.04% |
| 2021 | 2,649 | -41 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 2,690 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 2,699 | 58 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 2,641 | 46 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 2,595 | 79 | 3.14% |
| 2016 | 2,516 | 194 | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 2,322 | -62 | -2.6% |
| 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 | 0% |