Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fairmont City, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,492

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

75.4%1,880

White

16.7%415

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.1%102

Black

2.1%52

Two or More

1.7%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%46

High School Diploma

28.5%470

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%98

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%228

Associate's Degree

4.4%72

Bachelor's Degree

8%132

Master's Degree

3.1%51

Professional Degree

2.1%35

HS or Higher

68.6%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$71,200

Median Renti

$1,084

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.7%693

Renter-Occupied

21.3%188

Total Units

1,043

Homeownership

78.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.1%139

$50K–$100K

50.6%351

$100K–$150K

17.2%119

$150K–$200K

10%69

$300K–$500K

0.6%4

$500K–$1M

1.6%11

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%27

1990–1999

2%21

1980–1989

1.7%18

1970–1979

11.7%122

1960–1969

11.1%116

1950–1959

27.2%284

1940–1949

19.7%205

1939 or earlier

24%250

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.2%671

Electricity

21.1%186

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,147

Mean Household Incomei

$65,849

Per Capita Incomei

$23,504

Poverty Ratei

33.7%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

1,082

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%67

$10K–$15K

13.8%122

$20K–$25K

2.5%22

$30K–$35K

1.7%15

$35K–$40K

3.7%33

$40K–$45K

15.9%140

$45K–$50K

7.2%63

$50K–$60K

0.7%6

$60K–$75K

8.2%72

$75K–$100K

14.3%126

$100K–$125K

10.4%92

$125K–$150K

7.5%66

$150K–$200K

5.4%48

$200K+

1%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

S236/BMIR1 homes

811/PRAC20 homes96% occupied$357/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,147/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

95%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

32% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16% of subsidized households are minority

100% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

55522.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

548

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,040

Avg. Commutei

16.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,064

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

114(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.4%Insured

12.6%Uninsured