Fairmont, WV

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2021 Population

18,369

0.401% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.4

0.585% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.9%

11.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,618

4.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$122,100

4.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

8,605

0.186% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Fairmont, WV had a population of 18.4k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $47,618. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fairmont, WV declined from 18,443 to 18,369, a −0.401% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,540 to $47,618, a 4.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fairmont, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%), and White (Hispanic) (0.936%).

None of the households in Fairmont, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Fairmont, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fairmont, WV are Fairmont State University (920 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492) (552 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fairmont, WV was $122,100, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

Most people in Fairmont, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Fairmont, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fairmont, WV is home to a population of 18.4k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.17% of Fairmont, WV residents were born outside of the country (215 people).

In 2021, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.9k people) in Fairmont, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 706 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Fairmont, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fairmont, WV was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fairmont, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fairmont, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.9k ± 316
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.19k ± 189
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
706 ± 189

1.39%

Hispanic Population

256 people

1.39% of the people in Fairmont, WV are hispanic (256 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fairmont, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

1.17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

215 people

1.08%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

199 people

As of 2021, 1.17% of Fairmont, WV residents (215 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fairmont, WV was 1.08%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fairmont, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
466 ± 133
Gulf War (2001-)
208 ± 93
Gulf War (1990s)
122 ± 67

Fairmont, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fairmont, WV employs 8.61k people. The largest industries in Fairmont, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,395 people), Retail Trade (1,278 people), and Educational Services (1,138 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,706), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,265), and Public Administration ($57,468).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.61k

2021 Value

± 658

−0.186%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairmont, WV declined at a rate of −0.186%, from 8.62k employees to 8.61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fairmont, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (953 people), Sales & Related Occupations (928 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (636 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fairmont, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.61k

2021 Value

± 658

−0.186%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fairmont, WV declined at a rate of −0.186%, from 8.62k employees to 8.61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fairmont, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,395 people), Retail Trade (1,278 people), and Educational Services (1,138 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fairmont, WV, though some of these residents may live in Fairmont, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,764

Median earning men ± $5,824

$30,800

Median earning women ± $3,060

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($99,453), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,978), and Public Administration ($62,292).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,145), Construction ($50,875), and Manufacturing ($50,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fairmont, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fairmont, WV awarded 1,472 degrees. The student population of Fairmont, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,073 male students and 3,085 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fairmont, WV are White (1,309 and 90.7%), followed by Two or More Races (53 and 3.67%), Black or African American (44 and 3.05%), and Asian (15 and 1.04%).

The largest universities in Fairmont, WV by number of degrees awarded are Fairmont State University (920 and 62.5%) and Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492) (552 and 37.5%).

The most popular majors in Fairmont, WV are Registered Nursing (198 and 13.5%), Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (113 and 7.68%), and General Business Administration & Management (103 and 7%).

The median tuition cost in Fairmont, WV for a public four year colleges is $5,946 for in-state students and $14,992 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Fairmont, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,158 (40.2% men and 59.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,158 students enrolled in Fairmont, WV, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,647 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
65 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
64 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
89 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fairmont, WV was Registered Nursing with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fairmont, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fairmont State University
920 degrees awarded
Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492)
552 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fairmont State University with 920 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 632 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fairmont, WV, which is 0.752 times less than the 840 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,309 degrees mean that there were 24.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 53 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,946) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,946) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fairmont, WV was $122,100 in 2021, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $117,000 to $122,100, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Fairmont, WV is 59.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fairmont, WV have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fairmont, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fairmont, WV is $47,618. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Fairmont, WV was Census Tract 203 with a value of $64,500, followed by Census Tract 211 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $59,222 and $55,350.

Housing

Property

$122,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,564

$4,691

Median Property Taxes

±$375

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fairmont, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fairmont, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.4%

Homeownership

2021

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.4% of the housing units in Fairmont, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fairmont, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 203
Census Tract 211
Census Tract 204

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fairmont, WV was Census Tract 203 with a value of $64,500, followed by Census Tract 211 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $59,222 and $55,350.

The following map shows all of the places in Fairmont, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,618

Median Household Income

± $5,123

7.9k

Number of Households

± 614

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.9k households in Fairmont, WV grew to $47,618 from the previous year's value of $45,540.

The following chart displays the households in Fairmont, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fairmont, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (7.05%)

In 2021, 73.5% of workers in Fairmont, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (7.05%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fairmont, WV have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Fairmont, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fairmont, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fairmont, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fairmont, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fairmont, WV (3.47k out of 17.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fairmont, WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Fairmont, WV has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see 1934 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.44% decrease from the previous year (2003 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1999 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1119 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Marion County, WV.

1,934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, WV

Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see an average of 1,934 patients per year. This represents a 3.44% decrease from the previous year (2,003 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marion County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 30.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.38%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fairmont, WV grew by 19.1% from 7.04% to 8.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fairmont, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.