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Population Review

Census ACS · #571 μSA

Fairmont Metro Area

The Fairmont, Wv Micropolitan Statistical Area has 56,042 residents. The median household income is $67,537 and the median home value is $164,300.

56,042

Population

181

People / sq mi

$67,537

Median Income

$164,300

Median Home Value

The Fairmont CBSA covers 309 sq mi of land at 181.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White92.0%
Black or African American2.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$67,537

Median Household Income

$33,719

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$164,300

Median Home Value

$901

Median Rent

75.8%

Homeownership

Education

92.2%

High School+

25.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

9.3%

Work From Home

24.8 min

Avg Commute

21.8%

Foreign Born

Fairmont spans this state

Nearby metros

Largest cities in West Virginia

Largest counties in West Virginia

Part of West Virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fairmont, Wv Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 56,042 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #571 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Fairmont metro area is $67,537, with a per capita income of $33,719.

The Fairmont, Wv CBSA spans the state of West Virginia.

Data for the Fairmont, Wv CBSA (21900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.