Economy & Jobs — Fairbury, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,995 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,702 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,713 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Agriculture | 11.2% |
| Retail | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Gas Stations | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
