Fairbury, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,905
Population
1,537/sq mi density
$51,782
Median Income
$27,702 per capita
$90,800
Home Value
$115,614 Zillow
$666
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,782 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $666/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,905
Census 2023
Population Density
1,537
per square mile
Land Area
2.4
square miles (6.2 km²)
Median Age
42.7 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.1%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.7%
Spanish
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.0%
Veterans
6.0%
0% below US avg (6%)
Disability
24.9%
92% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.5%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.5%
22% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.422
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,905 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,537 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.0% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 24.9% |
| Health Insurance | 89.5% |
| Uninsured | 10.5% |
| Broadband Access | 81.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.422 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |