Fairbury, Nebraska
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −32.8% |
| 2008 | −14.1% |
| 2012 | −21.6% |
| 2016 | −39.9% |
| 2020 | −33.5% |
| 2024 | −37.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.5%Harris479 | 68.0%Trump1,069 | 1.5% | R+37.5 | R+4.0 | R+36.1 | 1,572 | |
| R | 31.7%Biden519 | 65.2%Trump1,067 | 3.1% | R+33.5 | D+6.5 | R+37.9 | 1,636 | |
| R | 26.6%Clinton397 | 66.6%Trump993 | 6.8% | R+39.9 | R+18.4 | R+42.0 | 1,492 | |
| R | 38.0%Obama560 | 59.6%Romney878 | 2.4% | R+21.6 | R+7.4 | R+25.4 | 1,474 | |
| R | 41.4%Obama696 | 55.5%McCain934 | 3.1% | R+14.1 | D+18.6 | R+21.4 | 1,682 | |
| R | 33.5%Kerry575 | 66.3%Bush1,137 | 0.1% | R+32.8 | — | R+30.3 | 1,714 |
Fairbury sits in the Great Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 39.9 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 37.5 points.
A population of 3,888, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,995 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Fairbury, Nebraska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Fairbury, Nebraska voted Republican by 37.5 points (R+37.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,572 votes cast, 479 went Democratic and 1,069 went Republican.
How many people live in Fairbury, Nebraska?
Fairbury, Nebraska has a population of 3,888 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Fairbury, Nebraska?
Median household income in Fairbury, Nebraska is $52,995 — below the national median of $80,734. The Nebraska state median is $76,475.
What is the political history of Fairbury, Nebraska?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Fairbury, Nebraska from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.