Fairbury
City in Livingston County, Illinois
Fairbury is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, with 3,633 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forrest, 5.6 miles E.
- 3,633residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,959 / sq mipopulation density
- 61739ZIP code
About Fairbury
Fairbury is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,633 at the 2020 census.
Fairbury is located on U.S. Route 24 11 miles east of Chenoa and six miles west of Forrest. It was founded in 1857. The town has a large population of members of the Apostolic Christian faith, who first settled in the area in 1864.
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Living in Fairbury
- Median household income
- $70,962
- Median home value
- $162,200
- Median rent
- $776/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Fairbury had 3,633 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,633 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,959 per sq mi (756 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairbury at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Livingston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,633 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7462° N, 88.5156° W |
| ZIP code | 61739 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1724764 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairbury
- Forrest5.6 mi E
- Strawn8.9 mi SE
- Chenoa11.1 mi W
- Chatsworth11.4 mi E
- Saunemin11.6 mi NE
- Pontiac11.9 mi NW
- Anchor12.4 mi S
- Sibley13.1 mi SE
- Colfax13.5 mi SW
- Lexington15.7 mi SW
- Cullom15.8 mi NE
- Piper City17.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairbury
What county is Fairbury in?
Fairbury is in Livingston County, Illinois.
What is the population of Fairbury, IL?
3,633 people lived in Fairbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairbury, IL?
The ZIP code of Fairbury is 61739.
What is the elevation of Fairbury?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairbury?
Forrest (5.6 mi), Strawn (8.9 mi), Chenoa (11.1 mi), Chatsworth (11.4 mi), Saunemin (11.6 mi).
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