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Fairbury city, IL

ZIP 61739 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61739

61739 has a population of 4,673 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.5%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.5%-82% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.1%+41% vs US avg
x
18–64
49.4%-20% vs US avg
x
65+
19.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.6%-31% vs US avg
x
High school
41.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.7%+4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.8%-67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.0%+1107% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 61739

Poverty Rate
3.8%-67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
70.0%+1107% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,673
Median age37.3
Poverty rate3.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%