Fairmount is a CDP located in Onondaga County New York. Fairmount has a 2024 population of 9,937. Fairmount is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually but its population has increased by 1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,817 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairmount is $98,039 with a poverty rate of 7.33%. The median age in Fairmount is 40.7 years: 38.2 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmount was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,000 | 90.02% |
| Two or more races | 494 | 4.94% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 185 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,171 | 2.39 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 1,903 | 3.23 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 1,516 | 1.16 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 704 | 2.73 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 48 | 3.04 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 2.93% |
| Associates Degree | 908 | 12.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,578 | 22.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,226 | 17.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,594 | 22.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 1,342 | 18.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,424 | 6,043 | 2,455 |
| 2+ Races | 239 | 239 | 166 |
| Black | 196 | 184 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 194 | 194 | 115 |
| Asian | 109 | 84 | 63 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 12 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 69.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,536 | $70,352 | $71,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,885 | $67,308 | $69,663 |
| High School Graduate | $36,809 | $49,113 | $16,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,063 | $0 | $36,053 |
| Overall | $59,334 | $60,038 | $57,840 |
| Some College | $58,030 | $59,286 | $57,315 |
$59,334
Average Earnings
$60,038
Average Male
$57,840
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Fairmount residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,858 | 604 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 129 | 33.95% |
| Other | 80 | 48 | 60% |
7.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.91%
Male Poverty Rate
7.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmount is Other, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmount is White, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.9% |
| High School | 12.05% |
| Some College | 3.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.18% |
| Male Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,125 | $113,937 |
| Households | $82,968 | $98,039 |
| Married Families | $116,966 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,119 | $64,951 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
537
Number of Veterans
517
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 186 |
| First Gulf War | 154 |
| Korea | 70 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 203 |
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 461 | 6.4% |
| Black | 56 | 27.18% |
| Other Race | 20 | 40.82% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.54%
Born in Fairmount
92.72%
Native Born
7.28%
Foreign Born
2.03%
Non Citizen
5.25%
Naturalized
92.72% of Fairmount residents were born in the United States, with 82.54% having been born in New York. 2.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,937 | -21 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 9,958 | -20 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 9,978 | -314 | -3.05% |
| 2021 | 10,292 | 475 | 4.84% |
| 2020 | 9,817 | -275 | -2.72% |
| 2019 | 10,092 | 95 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 9,997 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 9,986 | -101 | -1% |
| 2016 | 10,087 | -19 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 10,106 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 10,120 | -34 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 10,154 | 141 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 10,013 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 10,005 | -219 | -2.14% |
| 2010 | 10,224 | 0 | 0% |