Fisher, IL is a small village with a population of 2,254 people. This rural town is located in Champaign County and has a population density of 58 people per square mile, much lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. Fisher is known for its natural beauty with various parks, trails and nature preserves to explore year round. There are also several businesses in the area that contribute to the local economy such as Thorton Automotive & Tire Service, Rockin' L Farms General Store, M&M Auto Repair, Graue Inc., and J Taylor Distillery. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, camping at Kickapoo State Park or Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve, nature walking along the Sangamon River Trail, and bird watching. Additionally, Fisher is home to two great organizations: The Fisher Area Public Library District and The Friends of Kickapoo Park which supports park maintenance and programs. Lastly, Fisher hosts several local sporting events such as Softball Tournaments in June at Smith Park and an Annual 5K Run/Walk for Charity in October at Schlarman Academy.
The population in Fisher (zip 61843) is 2,254. There are 59 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fisher (zip 61843) is 34.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fisher (zip 61843) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fisher (zip 61843)
- 61.4% are married
- 7.3% are divorced
- 24.6% are married with children
- 14.4% have children, but are single
Race in Fisher (zip 61843)
- 95.9% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander