Demographics & People — Fairmont, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,409 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
| Median Age | 32.5 |
| Total Households | 806 |
| Family Households | 507 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6337 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 720 |
| Black or African American | 623 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,240 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,311 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 940 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 829 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 689 |
| Polish | 252 |
| German | 211 |
| Italian | 169 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| American | 55 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 55 |
Language
| English Only | 1,334 |
| Spanish | 949 |
| Population 5+ | 2,294 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 76 |
| Population 18+ | 1,721 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fairmont, Illinois.