Fairbury, Nebraska
Fairbury: City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
About
Fairbury is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,942 and a population density of 633 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,646 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fairbury
| Population : | 3,646 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 69352 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 6.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,325 feet / 404 meters |
| Capital city : | Fairbury is capital of Jefferson County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:43:38 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 586 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fairbury is located at 40°8'14"N 97°10'50"W (40.1372200, -97.1805900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fairbury
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fairbury decreased by 8.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,942 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,938 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,926 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,906 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,786 | -3.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,734 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,710 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,708 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,657 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,626 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,646 | 0.55% | estimation process |
People born in Fairbury (10)
People born in Fairbury, including university professor and economist C. Lowell Harriss, mixed martial artist Dakota Cochrane, Major League Baseball player Doyle Lade, .
List
- Forrest McPherson (American football player (1911-1989)) he was born in 22/10/1911
- Lowell English (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 08/07/1915
- Michael Wesch (American anthropologist) he was born in 22/06/1975
- Kerry Strayer (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Ira Hanford (jockey) he was born in 24/02/1918
- Carl Hanford he was born in 12/03/1916
- Lulu Grace Graves (American dietitian) she was born in 01/01/1874
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fairbury, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Fairbury
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbury Post Office | Fairbury (NE) | 68352 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Fairbury , Illinois city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States with a population of 3,596 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 379 | Village in the United States |
| Diller | 256 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Daykin | 160 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Endicott | 128 | Village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Jansen | 114 | Town in southern Nebraska |
| Reynolds | 66 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Steele City | 58 | Village in Nebraska |
| Harbine | 44 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairbury distances to largest Nebraska cities
