Fairmont Population

1880–2026

10,032

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Fairmont. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,032-670.66%
202510,099-770.76%
202410,176-950.92%
202310,271+60.06%
202210,265-1371.32%
202110,402-420.40%
202010,444+4344.34%
201910,010-710.70%
201810,081-480.47%
201710,129-350.34%

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Fairmont Demographics

46.6median age

Median age

Female46.6 yrs
Male46.7 yrs

Adults

8,116
2,691 seniors · 33%5,425 other adults

Sex

Female 52.2% · 5,370Male 47.8% · 4,926

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 103 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Fairmont Income

$53,084median household income

Median household income

$53,084

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,390

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.3%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Fairmont Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%49%46%
Never married30%36%24%
Divorced14%12%16%
Widowed7%3%10%
Separated2%0%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201