Fairmont City, IL Demographics

A map of Fairmont City's Population by Race

Fairmont City, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,492, a large increase from the 2,265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% Hispanic, 16.7% White, 4.1% Native American/Other, 2.1% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairmont City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairmont City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairmont City, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairmont City is ranked the 460th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fairmont City was ranked the 481st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairmont City's White Population

415 residents of Fairmont City, or 16.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairmont City is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Fairmont City ranks 1422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmont City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Fairmont City's population has decreased from 18.7% to 16.7%.

Fairmont City is more White than neighboring Washington Park (10.1% White), East St. Louis (2.2% White), Brooklyn (0% White), and Venice (4.9% White). Fairmont City is less White than neighboring Madison (30% White).

Fairmont City's Black Population

52 residents of Fairmont City, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairmont City is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Fairmont City ranks 1103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmont City's Black population has grown by an estimated 5100.0%. Black residents' share of Fairmont City's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.1%.

Fairmont City is less Black than neighboring Washington Park (74.4% Black), East St. Louis (92.6% Black), Brooklyn (94.1% Black), Venice (81.3% Black), and Madison (49% Black).

Fairmont City's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairmont City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairmont City is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Fairmont City ranks 647th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmont City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairmont City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Fairmont City is less Asian than neighboring East St. Louis (1.1% Asian).

Fairmont City's Hispanic Population

1,880 residents of Fairmont City, or 75.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairmont City is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Fairmont City ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmont City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairmont City's population has decreased from 79.2% to 75.4%.

Fairmont City is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Park (8.4% Hispanic), East St. Louis (1.2% Hispanic), Brooklyn (1.8% Hispanic), Venice (2% Hispanic), and Madison (6.7% Hispanic).

Fairmont City's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Fairmont City, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairmont City is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairmont City ranks 995th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmont City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1940.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairmont City's population has increased from 0.2% to 4.1%.

Fairmont City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington Park (0% Native American/Other), East St. Louis (0.1% Native American/Other), Brooklyn (2.3% Native American/Other), Venice (1.3% Native American/Other), and Madison (1% Native American/Other).

Fairmont City's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Fairmont City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairmont City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fairmont City ranks 1377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmont City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairmont City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Fairmont City is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington Park (7.1% Multiracial), East St. Louis (2.8% Multiracial), Brooklyn (1.8% Multiracial), Venice (10.5% Multiracial), and Madison (13.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.