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Fairbury, IL


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Fairbury, Illinois

Fairbury, Illinois, in Livingston county, is 31 miles NE of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 89 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 3,968 people lived in Fairbury.

The People and Families of Fairbury

In Fairbury, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairbury had a median family income of $51,117.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Fairbury.

Fairbury Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Fairbury are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Fairbury, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fairbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fairbury Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Fairbury, IL

Comparing Fairbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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