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City of Fairmont
There are 11,000 people living in Fairmont, which, thanks to a growing immigrant community attracted to the area’s agricultural economy, is on track to becoming increasingly diverse micropolis. There are 4,812 households and 2,816 families residing in the city, with a population density of 349.1 per square mile.
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fairmont | 10,891 | 10,677 | 10,274 | 10,065 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Population by Age
| Population | 2024 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 615 |
| 5-9 | 552 |
| 10-14 | 631 |
| 15-19 | 571 |
| 20-24 | 510 |
| 25-29 | 528 |
| 30-34 | 630 |
| 35-39 | 656 |
| 40-44 | 609 |
| 45-49 | 501 |
| 50-54 | 561 |
| 55-59 | 557 |
| 60-64 | 738 |
| 65-69 | 704 |
| 70-74 | 625 |
| 75-79 | 492 |
| 80-84 | 340 |
| 85+ | 454 |
| 18+ | 8,119 |
| Median Age | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Population by Race
| City of Fairmont | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total | 10,274.00 |
| White Alone | 87.36% |
| Black Alone | 1.11% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.53% |
| Asian Alone | 0.78% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 5.61% |
| Hispanic Origin | 10.67% |
| Diversity Index | 37.80 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Growth Rate
| City of Fairmont | 2024 - 2029 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.41% |
| Households | -0.25% |
| Families | -0.40% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,704 | 4,816 | 4,665 | 4,608 |
| Housing Units | 5,038 | 5,255 | 5,141 | 5,022 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 3,051 | 3,060 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,614 | 1,548 | ||
| Vacant Units | 476 | 414 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Home Value
| City of Fairmont | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,977 | $182,415 |
| Average Home Value | $215,306 | $225,188 |
| <$50,000 | 327 | 316 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 427 | 410 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 358 | 345 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 739 | 708 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 258 | 252 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 238 | 242 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 306 | 332 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 232 | 256 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 152 | 183 |
| $1,000,000 + | 1 | 1 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 86 |
| 2000-2009 | 191 |
| 1990-1999 | 304 |
| 1980-1989 | 365 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,047 |
| 1960-1969 | 609 |
| 1950-1959 | 895 |
| 1940-1949 | 440 |
| 1939 or Before | 1,073 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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Income
| City of Fairmont | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $62,118 | $73,587 |
| Average Household | $85,157 | $96,634 |
| Per Capita | $38,697 | $44,272 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Household Income
| City of Fairmont | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 436 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 405 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 424 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 652 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 725 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 625 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 857 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 290 |
| $200,000+ | 251 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 5,004 |
| In-County Residents | 4,472 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 502 |
| Drive Alone | 4,213 |
| Carpooled | 234 |
| Public Transport | 9 |
| Work at Home | 363 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 14 |
| Walked | 110 |
| Other | 42 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 314 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,986 |
| 10-14 minutes | 985 |
| 15-19 minutes | 351 |
| 20-24 minutes | 316 |
| 25-29 minutes | 106 |
| 30-34 minutes | 239 |
| 35-39 minutes | 33 |
| 40-44 minutes | 42 |
| 45-59 minutes | 88 |
| 60-89 minutes | 70 |
| 90+ minutes | 111 |
| Average Travel Time | 15 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,462 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 60 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 49 |
| Construction | 186 |
| Manufacturing | 1,020 |
| Wholesale Trade | 237 |
| Retail Trade | 1,231 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 106 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 20 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 14 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 85 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 427 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 90 |
| Gasoline Stations | 11 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 20 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 54 |
| General Merchandise Str | 404 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 126 |
| Information | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 327 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 75 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 92 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 160 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 112 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 314 |
| Legal Services | 33 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 10 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 93 |
| Educational Services | 908 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,391 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 166 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 711 |
| Accommodation | 51 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 660 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 661 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 57 |
| Public Administration Emp | 763 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Educational Attainment (25+)
| City of Fairmont | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 118 |
| Some High School | 301 |
| GED | 224 |
| Graduated High School | 2,269 |
| Some College/No Degree | 1,366 |
| Associates Degree | 1,196 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,150 |
| Graduate Degree | 771 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 684 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 7 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 3 |
| Construction Bus | 35 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 32 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 24 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 81 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 13 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 5 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 9 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 11 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 12 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 2 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 4 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 12 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 10 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 15 |
| Information Bus | 9 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 50 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 8 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 17 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 25 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 32 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 44 |
| Legal Services Bus | 9 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 22 |
| Educational Services Bus | 19 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 67 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 16 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 38 |
| Accommodation Bus | 8 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 30 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 111 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 16 |
| Public Administration Bus | 59 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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