Fairmont, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fairmont
Unincorporated community Census designated place
Location in Will County and the state of Illinois.
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Will
Area
• Total	1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2)
• Land	1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,389
• Density	1,717.47/sq mi (663.11/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	60441
Area codes	815, 779
FIPS code	17-24920

Fairmont is a small community in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. In 2020, about 2,389 people lived there.

Where is Fairmont?

Fairmont is located in Will County, in the state of Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 41.562673 degrees North and -88.062305 degrees West.

The total area of Fairmont is about 1.6 square miles (or 3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who lives in Fairmont?

The population of Fairmont has changed a bit over the years.

• In 2000, there were 2,563 people.
• In 2010, the population was 2,459.
• By 2020, it had slightly decreased to 2,389 people.

Fairmont's diverse community

Fairmont is home to a mix of different people. The U.S. Census looks at different racial and ethnic groups.

In 2020, the community had:

• About 27.58% White residents (not Hispanic or Latino).
• About 32.15% Black or African American residents (not Hispanic or Latino).
• A growing number of Hispanic or Latino residents, making up about 35.87% of the population. This group can be of any race.
• Smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and other racial groups.
• Some residents identify as being of mixed race.

Getting around Fairmont

Public transportation is available in Fairmont. Pace buses offer service on Routes 509 and 834. These routes connect Fairmont to downtown Joliet and other nearby places.