Fairmont City is a village located in Madison County Illinois. Fairmont City has a 2024 population of 2,147. Fairmont City is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,255 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairmont City is $56,554 with a poverty rate of 27.64%. The median age in Fairmont City is 40.9 years: 43.3 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmont City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 914 | 38.83% |
| White | 767 | 32.58% |
| Two or more races | 393 | 16.69% |
| Native American | 202 | 8.58% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 880 | 2.68 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 368 | 3.63 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 352 | 1.14 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 127 | 3.41 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Male | 33 | 5.58 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 14.37% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 4.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 6.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 474 | 28.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 364 | 22.17% |
| Some College | 294 | 17.9% |
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 | 1,035 | 632 | 132 |
| Other Race | 554 | 317 | 72 |
| White | 369 | 273 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 258 | 181 | 37 |
| Native American | 127 | 101 | 41 |
| Black | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,958 | $37,708 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $66,164 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,381 | $57,250 | $36,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,512 | $43,864 | $28,198 |
| Overall | $40,405 | $47,039 | $33,125 |
| Some College | $39,826 | $50,714 | $39,435 |
$40,405
Average Earnings
$47,039
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.6% of Fairmont City residents speak only English, while 52.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,657 | 565 | 34.1% |
| Other | 914 | 450 | 49.23% |
| White | 424 | 69 | 16.27% |
| Native | 202 | 15 | 7.43% |
| Multiple | 393 | 13 | 3.31% |
27.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.65%
Male Poverty Rate
30.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmont City is Other, with 49.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmont City is Multiple, with 3.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.61% |
| Some College | 17.13% |
| High School | 14.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 13.63% |
| Female Employed | 13.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,375 | $73,749 |
| Households | $43,333 | $56,554 |
| Married Families | $84,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,677 | $25,401 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
153
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 84 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 18.2% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 9.55% |
| Other Race | 24 | 3.93% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
54.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
58.28%
Born in Fairmont City
81.56%
Native Born
18.44%
Foreign Born
13.17%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
81.56% of Fairmont City residents were born in the United States, with 58.28% having been born in Illinois. 13.17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,012 | -27 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 2,039 | -27 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 2,066 | -27 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 2,093 | -27 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 2,120 | -27 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 2,147 | -27 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 2,174 | -25 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 2,199 | -33 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 2,232 | -23 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 2,255 | -211 | -8.56% |
| 2019 | 2,466 | -28 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 2,494 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 2,505 | -9 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 2,514 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 2,526 | -27 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 2,553 | -18 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,571 | -25 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 2,596 | -27 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 2,623 | -21 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 2,644 | 0 | 0% |