Fairmont, Nebraska facts for kids
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Fairmont, Nebraska
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Flint Hills ethanol-production plant near Fairmont
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Location of Fairmont, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,641 ft (500 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 602 |
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601 |
| • Density | 523.5/sq mi (202.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68354
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-16550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398854 |
Fairmont is a small village located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 602 people lived there. It is a quiet community with a history tied to the early days of railroads in Nebraska.
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Fairmont's Early Days
Fairmont was officially planned and laid out in 1871. This happened when the Burlington & Quincy Railroad extended its train tracks to this spot. The village's name was chosen to fit with other towns along the new railway line. These towns were named in alphabetical order as the train traveled west from Lincoln.
How Fairmont Got Its Name
The towns along the railroad line were named in order: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, and Grafton. The name "Fairmont" means "beautiful mountain" or "high place." This name was chosen because the town is located on a high piece of land, offering nice views.
Growth and Development
By the fall of 1872, Fairmont was growing quickly. It had a new school building, hotels, and more stores. Lumberyards and places to buy coal and feed were also being built. The village's first newspaper, the "Fairmont Bulletin," started in 1872. By 1881, two more newspapers, the "Nebraska Bulletin" and the "Nebraska Signal," were also being published.
One of the first big businesses in Fairmont was the Fairmont Creamery Company. It was started in 1884. This company later moved its main offices to Omaha in 1907.
Where Fairmont is Located
Fairmont is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers a total area of about 2.98 square kilometers (1.15 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Fairmont's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 600 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,029 | 71.5% | |
| 1900 | 784 | −23.8% | |
| 1910 | 921 | 17.5% | |
| 1920 | 785 | −14.8% | |
| 1930 | 740 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 810 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 729 | −10.0% | |
| 1960 | 829 | 13.7% | |
| 1970 | 761 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 767 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 708 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 691 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 560 | −19.0% | |
| 2020 | 592 | 5.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 601 | 7.3% | |
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Fairmont's Residents in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 560 people lived in Fairmont. There were 243 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of residents were Native American or Asian. Some people were from other races, and a few identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.14 people.
The average age of people in the village was about 50 years old. About 18.6% of residents were under 18. Many people, about 27%, were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females than males.
Famous Person from Fairmont
- Frances Maule Bjorkman was a feminist activist who came from Fairmont. She worked to support women's rights.
See also
In Spanish: Fairmont (Nebraska) para niños
