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Population Review

Fairmont city, WV — Population & Demographics

Fairmont city, WV has a population of 18,303. The median household income is $60,791 and the median age is 34.5.

18,303

Population

$60,791

Median Income

$159,100

Median Home Value

34.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White85.4%
Black or African American6.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,791

Median Household Income

$31,722

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$159,100

Median Home Value

$902

Median Rent

61.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.7%

High School+

31.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.5%

Drive Alone

10.6%

Work From Home

21.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Fairmont city, WV has a population of 18,303 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Fairmont city, WV is $60,791, with 10.8% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Fairmont city, WV is $159,100, with median rent at $902.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.