Fairbury City, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 4262 residents, 1884 households, and 1131 families in the city. The population density was 2227.2 people per square mile (859.93/kmē), giving it the 34th most densely populated city among the Nebraska. There were 2132 housing units at an average density of 1116.2 per square mile (430.97/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.17 persons, and the average family size was 2.79 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males. The median age was 44.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Fairbury City was 41.4 and 48.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 4172 White, 6 Black or African American, 26 American Indian, 8 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 22 from two or more races and 27 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29261, it is the 341st highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The median income for a family in the city was $37778, making it the 310th wealthiest city by median family income among the Nebraska. The per capita income for the city was $17337, it would be the 152nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The median income is $17105, Males have a median income of $21835 versus $12694 for females.
In 2000, 883 pupils and students, of which 52.1% are male and 47.9% are female, 20.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.34% nursery or pri school, 4.76% kindergarten, 54.02% elementary school, 22.99% high school and 11.89% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4262 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4316 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4312 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4257 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4205 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4115 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4062 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3987 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3922 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3811 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3755 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 37 | 19 | 56 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 26 | 42 |
| Elementary school | 284 | 193 | 477 |
| High school | 96 | 107 | 203 |
| College or graduate school | 27 | 78 | 105 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury city, Nebraska | $29261 | $37778 | $17337 |
| Jefferson County, Nebraska | $32629 | $40747 | $18380 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |