Economy & Jobs — Fairbury, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,962 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,701 |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,711 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18.4% |
| Retail | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Bars | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| New Car Dealers | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
