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
| White | 92.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fairmont: 75.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Fairmont is a metro area in WV with a population of 56,042.
The typical household here earns about $67,537, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $164,300, with typical rent around $901.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 25.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Fairmont, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.