Demographics & People — Fairmont, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,303 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
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| Median Age | 34.9 |
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| Total Households | 7,819 |
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| Family Households | 4,242 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1727 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,632 |
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| Black or African American | 1,137 |
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| Asian | 96 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 372 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,817 |
| Other groups | 3,411 |
| German | 2,978 |
| Irish | 2,471 |
| English | 2,182 |
| Italian | 2,011 |
| American | 1,224 |
| Scottish | 371 |
| Polish | 325 |
| French (except Basque) | 276 |
Language
| English Only | 16,948 |
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| Spanish | 138 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,299 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,301 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,110 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fairmont, West Virginia.
