Demographics in Fairmont, WV

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Fairmont?

Loading map…

Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

18,303

Male

9,254

50.6%

Female

9,049

49.4%

Median Age

34.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

85.4%

Black

6.2%

Hispanic

2.0%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

6.5%

Other

1.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.5%

High School or Higher

42.2%

Foreign Born

1.1%

Veterans

6.3%

Married

37.5%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Fairmont, WV has a population of 18,303 with a median age of 34.5. The racial makeup is 85.4% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 0.5% Asian. About 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.1%.