Fairmont is a city located in Marion County West Virginia. Fairmont has a 2024 population of 18,064. Fairmont is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairmont is $72,127 with a poverty rate of 16.98%. The median age in Fairmont is 34.5 years: 33.1 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,632 | 85.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,194 | 6.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,137 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 230 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,819 | 2.2 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 3,577 | 1.29 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 3,184 | 2.89 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 622 | 3.04 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Male | 436 | 3.52 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 550 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,080 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,421 | 20.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,329 | 11.04% |
| High School Graduate | 3,974 | 33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 325 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 2,363 | 19.62% |
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 | 10,363 | 9,681 | 3,558 |
| Black | 971 | 860 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 446 | 429 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 185 | 42 |
| Other Race | 136 | 82 | 34 |
| Asian | 44 | 33 | 15 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 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 white people with a rate of 34.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,848 | $58,250 | $57,744 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,799 | $95,938 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,752 | $39,718 | $32,759 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,629 | $36,906 | $20,819 |
| Overall | $45,188 | $48,743 | $41,604 |
| Some College | $37,750 | $44,810 | $31,279 |
$45,188
Average Earnings
$48,743
Average Male
$41,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.97% of Fairmont residents speak only English, while 2.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,718 | 2,199 | 14.94% |
| Multiple | 1,110 | 418 | 37.66% |
| Black | 1,079 | 261 | 24.19% |
| Other | 225 | 61 | 27.11% |
| Hispanic | 352 | 19 | 5.4% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
16.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.74%
Male Poverty Rate
17.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Hispanic, with 5.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.16% |
| High School | 18.3% |
| Some College | 14.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.33% |
| Female Employed | 7.62% |
| Male Employed | 6.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,798 | $90,768 |
| Households | $60,791 | $72,127 |
| Married Families | $89,954 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,931 | $47,643 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,149
Number of Veterans
1,037
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 340 |
| Second Gulf War | 276 |
| First Gulf War | 257 |
| Korea | 69 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 358 |
| 75+ | 276 |
| 65 to 74 | 256 |
| 55 to 64 | 216 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 997 | 7.59% |
| Black | 123 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 12.3% |
| Other Race | 20 | 14.39% |
| Native American | 8 | 61.54% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
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
72.75%
Born in Fairmont
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
98.89% of Fairmont residents were born in the United States, with 72.75% having been born in West Virginia. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,613 | -90 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 17,703 | -90 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 17,793 | -91 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 17,884 | -90 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 17,974 | -90 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 18,064 | -91 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 18,155 | -36 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 18,191 | -134 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 18,325 | -101 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 18,426 | 23 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 18,403 | -55 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 18,458 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 18,469 | -27 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 18,496 | -100 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 18,596 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 18,626 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 18,667 | -48 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 18,715 | -17 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 18,732 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 18,725 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,097 | -1,113 | -5.51% |
| 1990 | 20,210 | -3,653 | -15.31% |
| 1980 | 23,863 | -2,230 | -8.55% |
| 1970 | 26,093 | -1,384 | -5.04% |
| 1960 | 27,477 | -1,869 | -6.37% |
| 1950 | 29,346 | 6,241 | 27.01% |
| 1940 | 23,105 | -54 | -0.23% |
| 1930 | 23,159 | 5,308 | 29.74% |
| 1920 | 17,851 | 8,140 | 83.82% |
| 1910 | 9,711 | 4,056 | 71.72% |
| 1900 | 5,655 | -11,958 | -67.89% |